Job Description
Join Nexus Futures as we pioneer the next frontier of human advancement. As a 2026 Strategic Innovation Lead, you'll architect the blueprint for tomorrow's breakthroughs, bridging cutting-edge technology with human-centric design. We're seeking a visionary who thrives at the intersection of quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable futures. This role offers unparalleled autonomy to incubate world-changing initiatives while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement 5-year innovation roadmaps for emerging technologies
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping quantum-adjacent solutions
- Establish ethical frameworks for AI systems operating beyond 2025
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government labs
- Develop predictive models for climate-positive industrial transformations
- Drive adoption of neuro-ergonomic workplace paradigms
- Secure $10M+ in R&D funding through visionary grant proposals
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation with 5+ in exponential tech
- Proven track record scaling moonshot projects to commercial viability
- Expertise in quantum computing, biodesign, or climate engineering
- Published thought leadership in Nature/Science journals
- PhD or equivalent in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or related field
- Fluency in at least two programming languages (Python, Julia preferred)
- Experience with UN SDG impact frameworks