Job Description
Join Nexus Innovations as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We're seeking a visionary leader to spearhead our next-generation R&D initiatives, driving breakthrough innovations that will redefine industries. This pivotal role combines strategic foresight with hands-on technical leadership, creating solutions for tomorrow's challenges today.
Our Austin-based hub offers an unparalleled environment where cutting-edge research meets practical application. You'll collaborate with world-class engineers, designers, and futurists in a culture that values bold thinking and rapid prototyping.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic technology roadmapping for 2026+ product ecosystems
- Identify and validate emerging technologies with market transformation potential
- Direct cross-functional R&D teams in prototyping next-gen solutions
- Develop patent-pending innovations in AI, quantum computing, or biotech
- Present visionary frameworks to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Establish industry partnerships for technology acceleration
- Maintain competitive intelligence through global tech ecosystem analysis
Qualifications
- 15+ years in advanced R&D with 5+ in leadership roles
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough technologies
- Deep expertise in at least two emerging tech domains (AI/ML, quantum, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- PhD or equivalent in STEM field with published research
- Exceptional strategic planning and scenario modeling abilities
- Experience securing multi-million dollar innovation grants
- Portfolio of 3+ commercially deployed transformative technologies