Job Description
Shape tomorrow's digital landscape today as Nexus Innovations' first dedicated 2026 Futurist Strategist. We seek a visionary thinker to architect our AI roadmap for the next decade, bridging cutting-edge research with market-ready innovation. This pivotal role demands someone who thrives at the intersection of technological foresight and business strategy, driving initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026.
You'll collaborate with quantum computing researchers, neurotech pioneers, and autonomous systems architects to develop predictive frameworks for AI evolution. We offer unparalleled resources for experimentation, including our proprietary 'Horizon Labs' incubator, and a culture that celebrates intellectual courage.
Responsibilities
- Architect 2026 AI strategy by mapping technological convergence points across quantum computing, biometrics, and neural interfaces
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for AI governance frameworks and ethical deployment standards
- Develop predictive models for societal impacts of advanced AI systems (privacy, labor markets, cognitive augmentation)
- Partner with product teams to incubate '2026-ready' AI prototypes in our Horizon Labs
- Establish thought leadership through whitepapers, keynote presentations, and industry roundtables
- Build cross-functional coalitions between R&D, policy, and commercial teams
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Cognitive Science, or Futurist Studies with 5+ years applied research experience
- Published work on long-term AI trajectory or technological singularity scenarios
- Expertise in predictive modeling for exponential technology convergence
- Proficiency in AI ethics frameworks (Asilomar Principles, EU AI Act compliance)
- Track record of translating complex technical concepts into business strategy
- Experience with scenario planning tools (e.g., Delphi method, causal layered analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating future technology impact assessments