Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 technology. We seek a visionary Futurist Lead to architect tomorrow's solutions today. In this pivotal role, you'll drive innovation across AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech ecosystems. Collaborate with Nobel laureates and disrupt industry paradigms in our state-of-the-art San Francisco lab. Your strategic foresight will shape products used by millions, accelerating humanity's leap into the next technological revolution.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping 2026-viable solutions
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify disruptive trends
- Present innovation frameworks to C-suite executives
- Secure $5M+ annual R&D funding through compelling proposals
Qualifications
- PhD in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic innovation leadership
- Published research on exponential technology forecasting
- Expertise in at least two of: AI ethics, quantum algorithms, biotech convergence
- Track record of scaling tech startups from concept to market
- Fluency in futures modeling frameworks (e.g., Delphi, STEEP analysis)