Job Description
Join Nexus Horizon Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as we architect the digital landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary strategist to navigate emerging paradigms in quantum computing, AI ethics, and sustainable tech infrastructure. This role bridges cutting-edge research with market implementation, requiring a blend of technical acumen and foresight to shape our 5-year innovation roadmap.
What you'll achieve: Lead cross-disciplinary initiatives to future-proof our ecosystem, develop patent-pending frameworks for next-gen tech integration, and establish industry benchmarks for ethical AI deployment.
Responsibilities
- Architect strategic roadmaps for quantum-AI hybrid systems by 2026
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping sustainable tech solutions
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (neuromorphic computing, synthetic biology)
- Develop governance frameworks for autonomous system ethical deployment
- Present future-state scenarios to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Partner with academic institutions to establish 2026 tech research consortia
- Quantify ROI for emerging tech investments using predictive modeling
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic technology planning or R&D leadership
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science/Engineering with futures studies focus
- Published research in quantum computing or AI ethics (IEEE/ACM)
- Proven track record in scaling tech innovations from concept to market
- Expertise in scenario planning and technology forecasting methodologies
- Certification in emerging tech governance (e.g., IEEE Ethically Aligned Design)
- Experience with federal tech policy development (e.g., NIST frameworks)