Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the technological frontier of 2026. We seek a visionary Future Technologies Strategist to architect our next-generation innovation roadmap. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge technical foresight with business strategy to shape how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll lead cross-functional teams to identify disruptive opportunities, develop adoption frameworks, and position our organization as the industry's thought leader in the coming decade.
What You'll Achieve: Define the 2026 technology vision, secure $5M+ R&D budgets, and launch 3 market-first solutions. Collaborate with MIT, Stanford, and NASA on quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech integration.
Responsibilities
- Architect multi-year technology roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate emerging technologies
- Develop patent strategies for AI/quantum convergence solutions
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through executive stakeholder alignment
- Present at Davos, Web Summit, and CES on future tech adoption
- Build partnerships with DARPA, ESA, and leading academic institutions
- Mentor a team of 8+ engineers and futurists
Qualifications
- 10+ years in tech strategy with 5+ years in emerging technologies
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism
- Published 3+ papers on quantum/AI convergence (Nature/Science)
- Track record of scaling $100M+ technology portfolios
- Fluency in Mandarin, Arabic, and Spanish for global stakeholder management
- Certified in Quantum Computing (IBM) and AI Ethics (IEEE)
- Portfolio of 5+ commercialized innovations
- Top 1% performance in McKinsey Tech Strategy assessments