Job Description
Join Innovate Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution as our AI Futurist & Strategy Lead. You'll architect the blueprint for AI-driven transformations that will define 2026 and beyond, shaping how businesses and societies adapt to exponential technological change. This visionary role requires a blend of deep technical expertise, strategic foresight, and the ability to translate complex AI trends into actionable business roadmaps.
We're seeking a thought leader who thrives at the intersection of emerging AI capabilities, market disruption, and human-centric design. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research labs, and government agencies to navigate the ethical and operational implications of next-generation AI systems while driving innovation that creates measurable value.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute AI transformation roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients, aligning with 2026 technology adoption forecasts
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping AI solutions for quantum computing, neural interfaces, and autonomous systems
- Author thought leadership on AI's societal impact, including ethics, workforce displacement mitigation strategies
- Partner with research institutions to identify and commercialize breakthrough AI capabilities
- Design governance frameworks for AI deployment in regulated industries (healthcare, finance, defense)
- Present strategic insights at global tech summits and publish industry whitepapers
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML strategy, with 5+ years in executive leadership at tech-forward organizations
- Proven track record of launching AI products with >$100M revenue impact
- Expertise in generative AI, reinforcement learning, and emerging hardware acceleration
- Deep understanding of AI ethics frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF)
- Published author or keynote speaker at major AI conferences (NeurIPS, AI Summit)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI, or related field (PhD preferred)
- Experience advising policymakers on AI regulatory strategy