Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs as a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist and architect of tomorrow's technological landscape. We're seeking a forward-thinking leader to pioneer breakthrough solutions at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, and sustainable infrastructure. In this pivotal role, you'll shape our R&D roadmap, guide cross-functional teams through uncharted territories, and translate futuristic concepts into market-ready innovations that redefine industries.
Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and collaborative disruption. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates and serial entrepreneurs in our state-of-the-art San Francisco incubator, with resources to accelerate moonshot projects from ideation to impact. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to build the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps for quantum computing applications and neural interface technologies
- Lead interdisciplinary teams of engineers, futurists, and domain experts in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies for 2026 technology integration
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging threats and opportunities in biotech and AI ethics
- Translate complex future scenarios into actionable business strategies for Fortune 500 clients
- Secure $10M+ in funding for breakthrough projects through venture capital and government grants
- Mentor junior futurists in systems thinking and long-term scenario planning methodologies
Qualifications
- PhD in Future Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 10+ years in strategic foresight
- Proven track record launching technologies with 5+ year adoption cycles (e.g., blockchain, CRISPR)
- Expertise in scenario planning, technology forecasting, and disruption modeling frameworks
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on exponential technologies or socio-technical transitions
- Experience securing federal grants (DARPA, NSF) or venture capital for moonshot projects
- Deep knowledge of emerging tech convergence points (neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., from University of Houston or foresight certification program)