Job Description
Are you ready to shape the future? At NextGen Horizons Inc., we are looking for a visionary 2026 Innovation Strategy Lead to join our elite team in San Francisco. In this forward-looking role, you will be the driving force behind our 2026 market initiatives, bridging the gap between emerging technologies (like advanced AI, spatial computing, and Web3) and actionable business strategies.
If you are a futuristic thinker with a proven track record of turning next-generation concepts into profitable realities, we want you to lead our charge into 2026 and beyond. Enjoy a premium compensation package, remote flexibility, and the chance to work with the brightest minds in Silicon Valley.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive business strategies targeting 2026 technological trends and consumer shifts.
- Conduct deep-dive market research to identify emerging opportunities in AI, spatial computing, and sustainable tech.
- Collaborate with product, engineering, and marketing teams to align 2026 roadmap initiatives with company goals.
- Present quarterly foresight reports to the C-suite, detailing paradigm shifts and strategic pivots.
- Build and maintain relationships with key industry innovators, startups, and academic institutions.
- Spearhead pilot programs for next-generation technologies to evaluate their viability for 2026 product launches.
- Secure funding and resource allocation for high-impact innovation projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field (MBA highly preferred).
- 7+ years of experience in product strategy, innovation management, or technology consulting.
- Demonstrable expertise in forecasting tech trends and bringing early-stage products to market.
- Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with a deep understanding of the 2026 tech landscape.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex visions to diverse stakeholders.
- Proven leadership abilities with experience guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Active presence in the tech innovation community (speakers, published authors, or patent holders are a plus).