Job Description
Shape the technological landscape of tomorrow as Nexus Horizon Labs' inaugural AI Futurist Lead. We're seeking a visionary strategist to architect our 2026 innovation roadmap, bridging emerging AI capabilities with human-centric design. Join our elite team redefining how artificial intelligence integrates with society, business, and sustainability. This hybrid-remote role offers unparalleled influence in defining next-gen tech paradigms while collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers.
Why Nexus Horizon Labs? We're a preeminent R&D consortium backed by Silicon Valley's most forward-thinking investors. Our work directly influences policy frameworks at the World Economic Forum and UN Technology Summits. Enjoy cutting-edge benefits including unlimited learning stipends, quarterly innovation retreats, and equity in breakthrough patents.
Responsibilities
- Architect and execute the 2026 AI innovation strategy, forecasting technological convergence points across quantum computing, biotech, and neural interfaces
- Lead cross-disciplinary task forces of PhD researchers to develop ethical AI frameworks for autonomous systems
- Partner with Fortune 500 C-suite executives to integrate future-proof AI solutions into enterprise roadmaps
- Author seminal white papers on AI's societal impact, presented at Davos and global tech summits
- Drive $50M+ R&D portfolio allocation across emerging tech verticals
- Mentor next-gen AI ethicists and strategists through our Horizon Fellowship program
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurism with 10+ years in AI/ML leadership
- Published author in Nature, Science, or MIT Technology Review on AI ethics or future tech
- Proven track record scaling AI initiatives at FAANG or equivalent innovation labs
- Deep expertise in AGI safety frameworks and responsible AI governance
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow, and quantum computing architectures
- Security clearance eligibility for government-level AI policy collaborations
- Portfolio demonstrating strategic foresight with 5+ years of accurate tech trend predictions