Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the 2026 digital frontier. We seek a visionary Tech Futurist to architect tomorrow's innovation ecosystem today. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry collaboration, and mastery of emerging technologies to shape our product roadmap for the next generation of human-machine interaction. You'll lead high-impact initiatives in quantum computing integration, sustainable AI development, and decentralized systems while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of disruptors.
What You'll Achieve:
- Design and implement 5-year technology adoption strategies
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Drive innovation sprints with C-suite executives
- Develop patent portfolios for breakthrough technologies
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional innovation labs focused on 2026 technology horizons
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging trends (quantum, bio-digital, neuromorphic computing)
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI governance and ethical frameworks
- Present technology forecasts to investors and board members
- Manage $5M+ innovation budget with ROI-driven allocation
- Author thought leadership for industry publications
- Build and lead a global futurist task force
Qualifications
- 10+ years in technology strategy or R&D leadership
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with published futurism research
- Proven track record in scaling exponential technologies
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (quantum, AI, blockchain, biotech)
- Experience with scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Portfolio of commercialized innovations or patents
- Deep understanding of regulatory landscapes for emerging tech
- Certification in Futures Thinking or equivalent