Job Description
Join Nexus Dynamics at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the 2026 digital frontier. We seek a visionary Technology Futurist to architect our next-generation innovation ecosystem. This pivotal role demands a strategic mind obsessed with emerging trends—from quantum computing to neural interfaces—to shape our decade-long roadmap. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D pioneers, and global partners to transform theoretical possibilities into market-disrupting realities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology foresight and business strategy, this is your moment to redefine what's possible.
Responsibilities
- Architect the 2026 technology strategy framework, identifying paradigm-shifting innovations with 5-10 year impact horizons.
- Lead horizon scanning across quantum AI, biotech convergence, and decentralized systems to generate actionable intelligence.
- Develop proof-of-concept initiatives for emerging technologies, securing $2M+ annual R&D funding allocation.
- Partner with product teams to embed future-ready capabilities into our SaaS ecosystem.
- Present quarterly technology trend briefings to the board, translating complex concepts into executive-ready narratives.
- Cultivate strategic alliances with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and global tech accelerators.
- Author the annual 'Tech Horizons 2026' industry whitepaper establishing Nexus as a thought leader.
Qualifications
- 15+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting with demonstrable 5-year+ forecasting success.
- Deep expertise in at least three frontier technologies: quantum computing, synthetic biology, or neuromorphic engineering.
- Proven track record of launching technology ventures with $10M+ ARR impact.
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies preferred.
- Exceptional ability to synthesize complex technical data into strategic business narratives.
- Portfolio of published industry foresight work (whitepapers, patents, or TED Talks).
- Experience securing federal/state innovation grants and managing multi-stakeholder R&D consortia.