Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek an Innovation Strategist to architect the future of human-machine collaboration, quantum-integrated systems, and sustainable tech ecosystems. This role demands visionary thinking combined with actionable execution to transform emerging concepts into market-defining innovations.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, quantum computing pioneers, and climate tech disruptors. Our San Francisco headquarters offers unparalleled resources including a quantum research lab and AI ethics consortium. This is more than a job—it's your chance to define humanity's technological trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement 2026 innovation roadmaps integrating quantum computing, neuromorphic AI, and climate-positive technologies
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams of engineers, ethicists, and futurists to prototype breakthrough solutions
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and quantum hardware manufacturers
- Conduct horizon-scanning research to identify emerging threats and opportunities in AI safety and biotechnology
- Present visionary frameworks to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Oversee ethics compliance for experimental technologies involving human augmentation
- Drive commercialization pathways for patent-pending 2026 innovations
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, AI Ethics, or Futurist Studies (or equivalent industry leadership)
- Minimum 8 years experience in emerging technology strategy or R&D leadership
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on AI safety or quantum applications
- Deep understanding of ISO 42001 and IEEE 7000 standards for ethical AI deployment
- Portfolio demonstrating commercialized innovations with $10M+ impact
- Security clearance for handling sensitive quantum information
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python, C++, or Q#)
- Experience with quantum cloud platforms (IBM Q, Amazon Braket)