Job Description
Join Nexus Dynamics at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer the next wave of innovation. We seek a visionary 2026 Technology Futurist to architect our digital roadmap for the mid-decade landscape. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to transform emerging trends into actionable business advantages. Collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to define how our technologies will shape human experiences by 2026.
What You'll Achieve:
- Lead horizon scanning for breakthrough technologies (quantum computing, AI ethics, biotech convergence)
- Develop 5-year strategic roadmaps aligned with market disruption forecasts
- Build executive frameworks for evaluating emerging tech investments
- Establish innovation pipelines with MIT, Stanford, and EU research consortia
- Author thought leadership on 2026 tech ecosystem implications
Responsibilities
- Conduct quarterly deep-dive analyses on exponential technologies with 2026 commercialization potential
- Design scenario-planning models for geopolitical, economic, and regulatory disruptions
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align R&D priorities with 2026 market projections
- Present strategic recommendations to the Innovation Board with risk-adjusted implementation paths
- Lead the creation of 'Future Labs' – sandbox environments for 2026 technology prototypes
- Maintain competitive intelligence database tracking 200+ emerging tech startups
- Represent Nexus at Davos, CES, and World Economic Forum 2026-preparation forums
Qualifications
- 12+ years in technology strategy, R&D leadership, or futurist consulting
- Proven track record of commercializing breakthrough technologies
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or Futures Studies
- Published research on exponential technology impacts (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Deep expertise in at least three: AI ethics frameworks, quantum computing architectures, or neurotech convergence
- Certification in Futures Research (e.g., WFS, APF) or equivalent strategic foresight training
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on 5+ year technology disruption scenarios
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020-2025 technology trend accuracy (min 85% validation rate)