Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect the technological landscape of tomorrow. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to spearhead our innovation roadmap beyond the current horizon. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind who can decode emerging trends, disrupt conventional paradigms, and transform futuristic concepts into actionable business strategies.
In this executive-level position, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting technologies, forecast market disruptions, and develop multi-year innovation frameworks. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D pipeline and shape how industries evolve through 2026 and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (quantum computing, neurotech, AI ethics) to forecast 2026+ industry impacts
- Develop and maintain a 5-year technology innovation roadmap aligned with business objectives
- Lead cross-functional 'Future Labs' to prototype disruptive solutions for 2026 market needs
- Present strategic technology briefings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation labs for cutting-edge research
- Drive cultural transformation by embedding foresight methodologies across R&D teams
- Monitor geopolitical shifts and regulatory changes affecting long-term tech adoption
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or Futurism; or equivalent experience with 10+ years in tech strategy
- Proven track record developing multi-year technology roadmaps with measurable outcomes
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, quantum, biotech)
- Exceptional strategic communication skills with C-suite/board experience
- Published thought leadership in technology forecasting or innovation
- Experience leading global innovation teams across multiple tech domains
- Certification in futures thinking (e.g., WFS, APF) or strategic foresight methodologies