Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking an Innovation Strategist to architect the 2026 landscape by merging cutting-edge technology with human-centric solutions. This role pioneers breakthroughs in AI ethics, sustainable tech integration, and immersive digital experiences that redefine industries. You'll collaborate with visionary teams to prototype future-forward products while ensuring alignment with ESG principles and emerging regulatory frameworks. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight and execution, this is your opportunity to shape the decade ahead.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to develop 2026-ready prototypes and proof-of-concepts
- Analyze emerging tech trends (quantum computing, neurotech, Web3) for commercial viability
- Design future-state customer journey maps using predictive behavioral analytics
- Partner with policy teams to navigate ethical frameworks for autonomous systems
- Curate and deploy an innovation lab budget with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Mentor junior futurists through horizon scanning and scenario planning workshops
Qualifications
- 5+ years in product innovation, strategic consulting, or tech R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent field
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-concept implementations (patents/launches preferred)
- Expertise in emerging tech: generative AI, biometric interfaces, or distributed ledger tech
- Certification in foresight methodology (e.g., CFIP, WFS) or equivalent training
- Experience scaling innovation from ideation to market in regulated industries
- Fluency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis, STEEPLE)