Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategist to architect the future of sustainable technology and market disruption. This role sits at our cutting-edge San Francisco hub, where you'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley pioneers to redefine industry paradigms.
Our culture thrives on audacious thinking and rapid prototyping. You'll lead initiatives that transform theoretical concepts into billion-dollar opportunities while mentoring the next generation of disruptors. The compensation package includes equity, unlimited PTO, and a dedicated innovation lab budget.
Responsibilities
- Architect 5-year innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in AI, quantum computing, and biotech
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and launch minimum viable futures (MVF)
- Establish strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government innovation labs
- Develop patent portfolios for emerging technologies with projected 2026 market dominance
- Present disruption frameworks to C-suite executives and venture capital syndicates
- Mentor innovation fellows through our 'Future Leaders' accelerator program
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Futuristics, Innovation Management, or STEM discipline
- 10+ years experience leading R&D initiatives with measurable market impact
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful technology commercializations
- Expertise in scenario planning and horizon scanning methodologies
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Proficiency in emerging tech stack (blockchain, AR/VR, neuromorphic computing)
- Fluency in strategic foresight frameworks (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)