Job Description
Join Nexus Futures at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect our next-gen technological roadmap. This pivotal role demands a blend of futurist thinking, technical acumen, and business strategy to transform emerging paradigms into market-disrupting solutions. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing breakthrough technologies while ensuring alignment with our 2026 vision for sustainable innovation.
Our Austin hub offers an unparalleled environment for boundary-pushing work, with state-of-the-art labs and direct access to global innovation ecosystems. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to define the future.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement technology roadmaps for 2026+ innovation cycles
- Lead R&D initiatives in quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Collaborate with C-suite to align innovation with business objectives
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies with transformative potential
- Develop patent strategies for breakthrough innovations
- Manage $5M+ innovation budgets and vendor ecosystems
- Present strategic frameworks to investors and industry partners
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy or innovation leadership
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futuristics
- Proven track record of launching commercialized innovations
- Expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI, quantum, biotech, etc.)
- Executive-level communication and stakeholder management
- Published research or patents in forward-looking technologies
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Innovation Management