Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Horizon Group as we pioneer next-generation solutions for 2026. We seek a visionary Senior Innovation Strategist to lead our R&D initiatives and drive breakthrough technologies. Join our elite team in San Francisco where we're building the infrastructure for tomorrow's digital landscape.
As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify emerging trends and translate them into actionable business strategies. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining how industries evolve over the next decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic planning for 2026 technology adoption across Fortune 500 clients
- Direct cross-functional R&D teams in developing proprietary innovation frameworks
- Analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) for market disruption potential
- Present futuristic roadmaps to executive stakeholders and investor boards
- Manage $15M+ innovation portfolio with measurable ROI targets
- Build partnerships with Silicon Valley's most disruptive startups
- Develop patentable methodologies for future-state scenario planning
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation or corporate R&D leadership
- Proven track record of launching future-facing technologies (2018-2025)
- Expertise in horizon scanning and technology adoption lifecycle management
- MBA or advanced degree in Technology Innovation or Futures Studies
- Published thought leadership in innovation journals (e.g., MIT Sloan, HBR)
- Experience with quantum computing/AI ethics frameworks
- Strong network with venture capital and academic research institutions
- Certification in Futures Methodology (e.g., CFS) preferred