Job Description
Join InnovateNext Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation. We seek a visionary 2026 Futurist AI Strategist to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends cutting-edge AI research with strategic foresight to shape our product roadmap and guide organizational evolution. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional AI initiatives, and translate complex technological capabilities into actionable business strategies. If you thrive at the intersection of artificial intelligence, human-centric design, and exponential thinking, this is your opportunity to build the future today.
Responsibilities
- Develop AI roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points and market disruption forecasts
- Lead enterprise AI strategy sessions to identify high-impact automation and augmentation opportunities
- Conduct horizon scanning for emerging AI paradigms (AGI, quantum AI, neuromorphic computing)
- Partner with R&D to prototype next-gen AI systems with 5-10 year deployment horizons
- Translate AI capabilities into investor narratives and go-to-market strategies
- Establish ethical governance frameworks for autonomous decision-making systems
- Represent company at global AI policy and futurism forums
Qualifications
- 10+ years in AI/ML strategy with 5+ years in futurism or technology forecasting
- Proven track record architecting enterprise AI systems with measurable ROI
- Deep expertise in transformer architectures, reinforcement learning, and generative AI
- Published thought leadership on AI's societal impact by 2026
- Experience advising Fortune 500 boards on exponential technology adoption
- MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurology
- Proficiency in scenario planning tools and trend analysis methodologies
- Exceptional storytelling skills for technical and non-technical audiences