Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group as a 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of tomorrow. We're seeking visionary leaders who thrive at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and human-centric design. This pivotal role shapes our 5-year roadmap, guiding breakthrough initiatives that redefine industries. Collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional labs, and pioneer solutions for quantum computing integration, climate resilience frameworks, and ethical AI governance. Your strategic foresight will directly influence $500M+ in R&D investments across emerging markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026 innovation roadmaps aligning with UN SDGs and emerging tech trends
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for quantum, biotech, and climate adaptation initiatives
- Partner with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University on future-proofing methodologies
- Author quarterly 'Horizon Scan' reports identifying paradigm-shifting opportunities
- Direct cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen solutions (AR/VR, neural interfaces)
- Advocate for ethical innovation frameworks in policy and corporate governance
- Manage $2M+ innovation incubator portfolio for early-stage ventures
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with Fortune 500 or unicorn-scale startups
- Proven expertise in futures research (foresight methodologies, trend analysis)
- Deep technical literacy in quantum computing, synthetic biology, and climate tech
- Published thought leadership in Harvard Business Review or MIT Sloan
- Experience scaling innovation labs across 3+ continents
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Innovation Management
- Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of implemented future-shaping initiatives (patents preferred)