Job Description
Shape the future by architecting AI-driven strategies for 2026 and beyond. Nexus Horizons Inc. seeks a visionary AI Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap in the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Join our elite team of futurists, data scientists, and engineers to define how AI will transform industries by 2026.
This role demands a rare blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and creative problem-solving. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities while ensuring ethical AI implementation across global markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 AI innovation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead horizon scanning for emerging AI technologies (AGI, quantum computing, neuromorphic systems)
- Design ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Present future scenarios to executive boards via immersive data visualizations
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype 2026-ready AI solutions
- Author thought leadership pieces on AI's societal impact by 2026
- Mentor cross-functional teams in future-thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML with 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Proven track record of developing 5+ year technology roadmaps for global enterprises
- Expertise in AI ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futures Studies
- Published research on AI's long-term societal implications
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools (e.g., Causal Layered Analysis)
- Experience with quantum computing and neuromorphic architectures
- Certification in AI governance or futures forecasting preferred