Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We seek a visionary 2026 Strategic Innovation Lead to architect our next-generation roadmap and drive breakthrough solutions that will define the decade. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge foresight with execution excellence, ensuring our leadership in emerging tech landscapes. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers, investors, and industry disruptors to transform futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations.
Why Nexus Future Labs? We offer unparalleled opportunities to shape humanity's technological trajectory with competitive equity, flexible hybrid work, and a culture that celebrates bold thinking. Your work will directly influence how industries evolve post-2025.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional R&D initiatives targeting 2026-2030 technology horizons
- Develop and execute strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Partner with venture capital teams to identify and acquire emerging startups
- Present future-vision frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Manage $10M+ innovation budgets with ROI-focused resource allocation
- Author thought leadership publications on next-paradigm technologies
- Mentor innovation teams in agile methodologies and exponential thinking
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D leadership, or venture capital
- Proven track record of commercializing emerging technologies (AI/quantum/biotech)
- Deep expertise in technology forecasting and scenario planning
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Business
- Exceptional stakeholder management with executive presence
- Portfolio of launched innovations with measurable market impact
- Strong financial modeling skills for innovation investment decisions
- Published thought leadership in tech futurism or innovation strategy