Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as a pioneering 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect tomorrow's technological landscape today. We're seeking visionary minds to bridge emerging technologies with market-ready solutions, shaping industries before they exist. This role demands a blend of foresight, technical fluency, and strategic execution in our cutting-edge R&D hub.
You'll lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen systems, identify disruptive market opportunities, and develop roadmaps for technologies that will define the 2026 digital ecosystem. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and audacious innovation.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year technology roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-disciplinary R&D projects from ideation to prototype validation
- Analyze emerging tech patents and academic research for commercial viability
- Partner with C-suite to align innovation initiatives with corporate strategy
- Present foresight frameworks to investors and industry stakeholders
- Mentor junior researchers in speculative technology assessment methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism consulting
- Proven track record in commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum applications, or synthetic biology
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurology
- Published research in technology forecasting or innovation management
- Certification in Horizon Scanning or Technology Roadmapping
- Experience securing $5M+ R&D budgets