Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Inc. as we architect the decade ahead. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to map emerging technological paradigms and transform foresight into market-leading solutions. This role sits at the intersection of quantum computing, biotech convergence, and sustainable infrastructure, requiring a pioneer who thrives in ambiguity and shapes what's next.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 partners to develop 10-year roadmaps, driving R&D investments that redefine industries. Our award-winning team operates from a LEED-certified innovation hub in downtown San Francisco, with flexible hybrid work arrangements and comprehensive benefits including equity.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead scenario-planning workshops with CxOs across finance, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum, AI ethics, climate tech) for commercial viability
- Develop patent-pending frameworks for exponential opportunity assessment
- Present strategic insights to executive boards and investor summits
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-proofing methodologies
- Author thought leadership published in MIT Tech Review and Harvard Business Review
Qualifications
- 10+ years in corporate strategy, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Systems Engineering, or MBA from top-tier institution
- Deep expertise in at least two of: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or decentralized finance
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., AC/SCIP) or equivalent
- Published case studies on technology adoption curves
- Experience securing $50M+ R&D budgets for future-focused initiatives
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences