Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Vision Lead to architect our strategic roadmap for the next quantum leap in technology and human experience. This pivotal role demands a blend of radical creativity and executional excellence to shape how humanity interacts with emerging paradigms.
In our innovation lab at 250 Future Parkway, you'll lead cross-disciplinary teams pioneering breakthrough solutions in quantum computing, neural interfaces, and sustainable ecosystems. We offer unparalleled resources, flexible work arrangements, and a culture where audacious ideas become tangible realities.
Responsibilities
- Architect and operationalize the 2026 strategic vision across quantum AI, biotech convergence, and climate resilience initiatives
- Lead moonshot projects with $10M+ budgets, transforming theoretical concepts into market-ready innovations
- Forge partnerships with NASA, MIT Media Lab, and global think tanks to co-create next-gen frameworks
- Champion ethical innovation governance, ensuring breakthroughs align with humanistic principles
- Mentor a cadre of futurist specialists through our Horizon Fellowship program
- Publish annual 'State of 2026' report influencing industry and policy landscapes
Qualifications
- 15+ years in executive strategy with demonstrable impact on multi-generational tech shifts
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Engineering, or equivalent transdisciplinary expertise
- Portfolio of deployed innovations with $50M+ market impact (e.g., quantum computing, neurotech)
- Deep fluency in exponential technologies and their socioeconomic implications
- Published thought leadership in Nature Futures or equivalent tier-1 futurism journals
- Experience scaling innovation ecosystems in Fortune 100 or unicorn environments
- Security clearance or willingness to obtain US government innovation partnerships