Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons as a 2026 Technology Futurist and architect the digital frontier. We're seeking a visionary leader to decode emerging tech trends and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge research with commercial strategy, ensuring our organization remains at the vanguard of technological evolution.
As a key member of our Global Innovation Lab, you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and government think tanks to transform theoretical breakthroughs into market-ready solutions. This hybrid role offers unparalleled influence over our $2B R&D portfolio and access to exclusive industry summits.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and map technological trajectories through 2026+ using predictive analytics and scenario modeling
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen AI, quantum computing, and biotech applications
- Develop patent-protected innovation frameworks for sustainable tech adoption
- Present strategic briefings to C-suite and board members quarterly
- Manage $5M+ annual innovation fund allocation to high-potential ventures
- Pioneer ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
- Represent Nexus at Davos, CES, and other global tech summits
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futurology (or equivalent experience)
- 12+ years in R&D leadership with proven impact on commercialized innovations
- Published research in top-tier journals (Nature, Science, etc.) or equivalent patents
- Expertise in at least 3 emerging tech domains: AGI, quantum computing, synthetic biology
- Experience with policy advocacy for tech ethics and regulatory frameworks
- Fluency in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, horizon scanning)
- Track record of scaling innovations from concept to $100M+ revenue streams