Market Discovery Lead – Matter Track

Job overview

The Market Discovery Lead – Matter Track role is listed in San Francisco, CA, and is described as an offsite or geographically distributed role; compensation is not specified. The role supports NUSX’s Matter track and its research translation and commercialisation work in physical science and engineering fields. The position exists to bring market intelligence, ecosystem relationships, and external perspectives into commercialisation decisions. The lead builds trusted relationships, identifies market signals and opportunities, connects colleagues with relevant stakeholders, and shares insights across NUSX’s Global Node network.

What you'll do

• Represent NUSX within an assigned Global Node and build relationships across the regional innovation ecosystem
• engage relevant leaders, investors, operators, corporate partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders
• monitor market needs, technology trends, investment activity, customer pain points, adoption barriers, and competitive dynamics
• translate intelligence into practical insights that may inform commercialisation decisions
• facilitate introductions and support early validation of commercial assumptions
• share relationships and intelligence across NUSX and collaborate with other Global Nodes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

market discovery lead

matter track

san francisco ca

nusx

market intelligence

innovation ecosystem

research commercialisation

materials science

technology commercialisation

global nodes

customer discovery

10+ years experience

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires 10+ years of relevant experience, deep experience in a mature innovation ecosystem, and technical domain fluency across materials science, chemistry, physics, photonics, microelectronics, advanced materials, hardware technologies, or related fields. An advanced degree and experience across multiple ecosystems are bonus points.

About the employer

NUSX is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.