Job Description
Shape the future with InnovateHorizon Labs! We're seeking a visionary Futurist AI Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap for ethical AI development. Join our Austin-based team at the forefront of technological innovation, where you'll define how AI intersects with human progress. This role combines deep technical acumen with philosophical foresight to build systems that advance society responsibly.
As a key architect of tomorrow's digital landscape, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, research scientists, and policy advisors to navigate the complex interplay between emerging technologies and human values. Your work will directly influence how organizations prepare for AI-driven transformations, ensuring innovation aligns with ethical frameworks and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
- Develop comprehensive 2026 AI strategy frameworks integrating ethical, social, and technical dimensions
- Lead scenario-planning workshops to anticipate AI's impact on industry, labor, and society
- Design governance protocols for autonomous systems and human-AI collaboration models
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging technologies (quantum, biotech, neural interfaces)
- Author thought leadership papers on AI's role in climate resilience and human augmentation
- Advise product teams on ethical AI implementation and bias mitigation techniques
- Establish cross-disciplinary partnerships with academic institutions and policy bodies
Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in AI Ethics, Futures Studies, or Computational Philosophy
- 5+ years in strategic technology planning with demonstrable impact on organizational roadmaps
- Expertise in AI governance frameworks (NIST, EU AI Act, ISO/IEC 42001)
- Deep understanding of quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech convergence
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts for executive and public audiences
- Published research on AI's socioeconomic implications or technological forecasting
- Experience designing ethical AI deployment frameworks for Fortune 500 companies