Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Inc. at the forefront of technological evolution as our AI Futurist & Innovation Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our roadmap for 2026 and beyond, shaping how artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology converge to transform industries. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, strategic foresight, and leadership to drive groundbreaking initiatives that will define the next decade.
You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and global partners to identify emerging paradigms, mitigate existential risks, and pioneer ethical frameworks for AI deployment. If you're passionate about sculpting humanity's technological destiny and thrive in ambiguity, this is your calling.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps targeting 2026+ technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping AI-driven solutions for climate modeling, healthcare, and autonomous systems
- Establish strategic partnerships with quantum computing startups and national research institutes
- Design governance frameworks for ethical AI deployment and regulatory compliance
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruption scenarios and mitigation strategies
- Manage a $5M innovation budget for pilot projects and R&D initiatives
- Author thought leadership publications on the socio-economic impact of 2026's tech landscape
Qualifications
- 15+ years in tech strategy, AI research, or emerging tech commercialization
- Proven track record leading large-scale innovation initiatives ($3M+ budgets)
- Expertise in quantum computing, synthetic biology, or generative AI architectures
- Published author or keynote speaker at global tech summits (e.g., Web Summit, CES)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, Physics, or Biotechnology (PhD preferred)
- Security clearance eligibility for government-academic partnerships
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ breakthrough technologies commercialized post-2020
- Fluency in scenario planning methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)