Job Description
Join Nexus Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary Innovation Futurist to architect transformative strategies for 2026 and beyond. Shape the future of emerging technologies while driving cross-industry disruption in our Silicon Valley innovation hub. This role blends cutting-edge research with executive leadership to define what's next in AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026+ technology roadmaps for enterprise clients across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead foresight workshops with C-suite executives to identify disruptive market opportunities
- Produce trend reports on quantum AI, bio-digital interfaces, and climate-tech innovations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype next-gen solutions in our innovation incubator
- Represent Nexus at global tech forums including CES and Web Summit 2026
- Build strategic alliances with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and World Economic Forum
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation, tech consulting, or R&D leadership
- Published thought leadership on future technologies (Harvard Business Review/MIT Press preferred)
- Deep expertise in quantum computing, neuromorphic chips, or synthetic biology
- Proven track record scaling ventures from concept to $100M+ valuation
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Fluency in Mandarin, Japanese, or German for global stakeholder engagement