Job Description
Join Nexus Futures Group as we pioneer the next wave of technological disruption. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Strategic Innovation Lead to architect solutions for tomorrow's challenges today. This role sits at the intersection of AI, quantum computing, and sustainable tech, driving our roadmap for the next decade. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent pending innovators, and global policy shapers to transform theoretical possibilities into market-defining realities. Our state-of-the-art innovation lab in downtown San Francisco offers unparalleled resources for prototyping and validation.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute 2026-focused innovation roadmaps aligning with global sustainability targets
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams in prototyping quantum-AI hybrid systems
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT, Stanford, and EU Horizon Europe initiatives
- Secure $5M+ in R&D grants from NSF, DARPA, and private innovation funds
- Present breakthrough concepts at Davos, CES, and UN Climate forums
- Mentor PhD fellows in emerging tech commercialization
- Drive patent strategy for 50+ emerging tech assets
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Systems Engineering, or Futuristics
- 10+ years in tech innovation with 3+ quantum/AI projects
- Proven $10M+ R&D grant acquisition track record
- Published in Nature/Science with >500 citations
- UN Sustainable Development Goals certification
- Security clearance for classified defense projects
- Fluency in Mandarin and Arabic for global stakeholder engagement
- Portfolio of 3+ commercialized emerging tech solutions