Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands radical imagination paired with actionable execution to shape industries through emerging technologies.
You'll lead cross-disciplinary teams in exploring quantum computing, AI ethics, sustainable tech, and human augmentation. Our culture thrives on intellectual courage—where every idea is challenged and refined into market-disrupting innovations.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps mapping emerging technologies to market opportunities
- Lead scenario planning for quantum adoption, AGI governance, and climate tech disruption
- Partner with C-suite to integrate foresight into corporate strategy and R&D pipelines
- Curate and host Future Forward symposia with industry pioneers and academic thought leaders
- Design ethical frameworks for next-gen technologies including neural interfaces and autonomous systems
- Build innovation incubators for moonshot projects with $10M+ potential impact
- Produce annual 'State of 2026' trend report for Fortune 500 clients
Qualifications
- 15+ years in innovation strategy, futures research, or emerging technology leadership
- Published thought leadership on exponential technologies (quantum, AGI, biotech)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through technological paradigm shifts
- Deep expertise in ethical AI frameworks and responsible innovation principles
- Proven ability to translate complex futures into actionable business strategies
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or relevant technical field
- Portfolio of implemented innovations with measurable market impact
- Global network of futurists, VCs, and academic researchers