Job Description
Join Nexus Horizons Group as we pioneer the technological frontier of 2026. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will redefine industries. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with forward-thinking business strategy to create actionable roadmaps for 2026 and beyond. You'll collaborate with quantum computing experts, neuroscientists, and industry disruptors to build solutions that anticipate tomorrow's challenges today.
We offer unparalleled resources for innovation, including a $50M annual R&D budget and access to our state-of-the-art Quantum Neural Lab. This is your chance to shape the future of human-machine collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 AI implementation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, finance, and manufacturing sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping generative AI systems with predictive capabilities
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies with 2026 commercial viability
- Present strategic frameworks to C-suite executives and boards of directors
- Author thought leadership publications on AI ethics and societal impact by 2026
- Manage $10M+ innovation budgets for pilot projects with quantum-AI hybrid systems
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with 8+ years industry experience
- Proven track record developing AI roadmaps for 2025+ market readiness
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, generative adversarial networks, and quantum machine learning
- Published research in top-tier AI journals (NeurIPS, ICML) or equivalent industry impact
- Experience advising Fortune 500 executives on technology strategy
- Strong knowledge of EU AI Act, NIST AI Framework, and 2026 regulatory landscapes
- Fluency in Python, TensorFlow/PyTorch, and quantum programming languages (Qiskit)