Job Description
Join NextGen Horizons at the forefront of technological evolution as we pioneer solutions for 2026 and beyond. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's digital landscape through cutting-edge research and visionary planning. This role blends deep technical expertise with forward-thinking strategy to shape how AI will transform industries by 2026.
Why Join Us?
- Lead groundbreaking projects in generative AI and predictive analytics
- Collaborate with Nobel laureates and industry disruptors
- Competitive equity package in a pre-IPO growth phase
- Flexible remote-first culture with quarterly innovation retreats
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026 AI roadmaps for Fortune 500 clients across healthcare, finance, and logistics sectors
- Lead cross-functional teams in building predictive models for societal and technological shifts
- Author white papers on AI ethics, regulatory compliance, and quantum computing integration
- Design and implement AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems
- Present strategic foresight insights to C-suite executives and government bodies
- Mentor junior researchers in emerging technologies like neuromorphic computing
- Secure $2M+ in research grants for 2026-focused initiatives
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, or Futuristics with 5+ years industry experience
- Published research in top-tier AI/ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICML)
- Expertise in generative adversarial networks and large language model architecture
- Proven track record of translating technical concepts into C-level strategy
- Deep understanding of AI governance frameworks (EU AI Act, NIST RMF)
- Experience with predictive modeling for geopolitical or market trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 2026-focused technology roadmaps
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Technology Forecasting