Job Description
Join Nexus Futures at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the next wave of transformative technologies and market paradigms. This role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial viability, driving initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. Work alongside Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers in an environment where ideas become reality.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives with $50M+ annual budgets
- Identify emerging market gaps and patent opportunities in frontier technologies
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Partner with MIT and Stanford on 5-year horizon research projects
- Mentor a team of 15+ futurists and technology scouts
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in horizon scanning
- Proven track record launching billion-dollar innovations
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Published author in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement
- Top 1% percentile on strategic foresight assessments