Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Group as we pioneer the next frontier of human-machine collaboration. We seek an AI Futurist Innovation Lead to architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role bridges cutting-edge AI research with practical business transformation, driving our mission to shape the future of intelligent automation. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team in developing predictive models that redefine industry standards while ensuring ethical AI deployment. Our dynamic environment offers unparalleled opportunities to influence product roadmaps and contribute to patent-pending technologies.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year strategic AI roadmaps aligned with emerging 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping generative AI solutions for enterprise clients
- Conduct horizon scanning for disruptive technologies (quantum computing, neuro-symbolic AI)
- Translate complex AI concepts into actionable business strategies for C-suite executives
- Author thought leadership papers on AI ethics and societal impact by 2026
- Manage innovation pipeline from ideation to MVP deployment with agile methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML with 5+ years in strategic innovation leadership
- PhD or equivalent in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futuristics
- Published research on generative AI or computational futurism
- Proven track record scaling AI initiatives in Fortune 500 environments
- Expertise in ethical AI frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Strong network with academic AI research institutions
- Certification in Technology Foresight or Strategic Innovation Management