Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group at the forefront of tomorrow's disruption. We're seeking visionary 2026 Innovation Strategists to architect solutions for emerging challenges in AI ethics, climate resilience, and quantum computing integration. This role blends futurist research with actionable business strategy, requiring cross-industry collaboration and cutting-edge analytical prowess. You'll influence global tech policy while building scalable frameworks for organizations navigating unprecedented transformation.
Our Austin hub offers dynamic hybrid work, competitive equity packages, and dedicated R&D resources. Ideal candidates thrive in ambiguity and possess rare foresight to shape industries before they exist.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying disruptive technologies impacting 2026+ business landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps for ethical AI adoption and quantum computing commercialization
- Collaborate with C-suite executives to future-proof organizational resilience against climate volatility
- Produce white papers and frameworks for regulatory adaptation in emerging tech domains
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with MIT Media Lab and NASA JPL partners
- Architect 'Pre-2026' certification programs for industry standards compliance
- Present at Davos, Web Summit, and other futurist forums representing Nexus thought leadership
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic consulting or corporate innovation with demonstrable 2020-2025 tech impact
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or Quantum Computing
- Published research in IEEE Future Directions or Nature Futures journal
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Trendalyzer, SIFT Analytics)
- Certification in Ethical AI Governance (e.g., IEEE 7000) and Quantum Readiness
- Experience securing $5M+ innovation budgets for emerging tech initiatives
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio demonstrating at least 3 commercialized 2025-era technologies