Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Future Labs as we pioneer the next wave of technological evolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the post-2025 landscape. This pivotal role requires a forward-thinking leader who can anticipate emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and drive our innovation agenda through uncharted territories.
In this high-impact position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global thought leaders to define our technological trajectory for 2026 and beyond. You'll leverage cutting-edge market intelligence, competitive analysis, and foresight methodologies to position Nexus Future Labs at the vanguard of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 innovation strategy aligned with long-term vision
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing disruptive technologies and market entry plans
- Analyze emerging trends (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence) for strategic opportunities
- Present innovation roadmaps to stakeholders and secure executive buy-in
- Partner with venture capital arm to scout and integrate transformative startups
- Monitor geopolitical/regulatory shifts impacting 2026 technology landscapes
- Drive cultural transformation to embed future-readiness across organization
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D leadership, or futurism consulting
- Proven track record of launching market-defining technologies
- Expertise in foresight methodologies (scenario planning, horizon scanning)
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies and their societal impacts
- Exceptional stakeholder management across global executive teams
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business Strategy
- Certification in Innovation Management or Futures Studies preferred