Job Description
Shape the future at Nexus Horizons Inc. as our AI Futurist & Strategic Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary thinker to architect 2026's technological landscape by pioneering AI-driven solutions that redefine industries. Join an elite team transforming how businesses prepare for exponential change in quantum computing, biotech convergence, and autonomous ecosystems.
As the bridge between bleeding-edge research and market-ready applications, you'll identify paradigm shifts, incubate disruptive ventures, and guide C-suite strategies through emerging tech disruptions. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and the ability to communicate complex futures with executive clarity.
Responsibilities
- Architect 3-5 year AI roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients in healthcare, logistics, and energy sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams developing predictive models for technological adoption curves
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies (quantum AI, neuromorphic chips) for commercial viability
- Design scenario-planning frameworks for clients navigating 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Publish thought leadership on AI ethics and societal impact at Davos-level forums
- Build strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, DeepMind, and national research institutions
- Mentor innovation teams in rapid prototyping of next-gen human-AI collaboration systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurology with 8+ years applied AI experience
- Proven track record of launching at least two enterprise-level AI products with >$50M ARR
- Expertise in generative adversarial networks and reinforcement learning architectures
- Published research in Nature/Science journals on AI's societal implications by 2025
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum computing simulation platforms
- Certification in Strategic Foresight from WFS or APF
- Experience advising boards of directors on tech disruption preparedness
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ future-tech commercialization case studies