Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of emerging technologies. This hybrid role requires a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight to develop 5-year roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Silicon Valley's leading tech incubators while driving R&D initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. Enjoy competitive equity, unlimited PTO, and a culture where moonshot thinking is the norm.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 technology roadmaps for AI/quantum/biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints with Fortune 500 partners
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging tech disruptors
- Present future scenarios to executive stakeholders and investors
- Manage $5M+ innovation pipeline with ROI-focused KPIs
- Author thought leadership for industry publications and conferences
- Mentor junior futurists in strategic foresight methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or MBA
- Portfolio of 3+ successful 5-year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting models
- Published research on emerging tech trends (peer-reviewed preferred)
- Proficiency in strategic foresight tools (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)
- Track record of scaling innovations from concept to market