Job Description
Shape tomorrow today at InnovateNext Labs! We're seeking a visionary AI Futurist to architect our 2026 technological roadmap. Join our elite team at the forefront of quantum computing, neural interfaces, and autonomous systems to redefine human potential. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight to navigate the AI-driven landscape and transform groundbreaking research into market-ready innovations.
As an AI Futurist, you'll lead cross-disciplinary initiatives to anticipate societal shifts and technological disruptions. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, government agencies, and global enterprises to pioneer solutions that address humanity's grand challenges by 2026. Your insights will directly influence our $2B R&D portfolio and shape the future of human-machine symbiosis.
Responsibilities
- Develop predictive models for AI evolution through 2026, identifying breakthrough opportunities in quantum AI and neuromorphic computing
- Architect strategic frameworks for ethical AI deployment, ensuring alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Lead scenario-planning initiatives for post-scarcity economies and AI-driven workforce transformation
- Coordinate with DARPA, NASA, and MIT on next-generation AI safety protocols
- Present visionary roadmaps to C-suite executives and government stakeholders
- Manage a $50M innovation fund for 2026-focused pilot projects
- Author white papers on AI's impact on climate resilience and healthcare equity
Qualifications
- PhD in Computer Science, Cognitive Science, or Futurism with 10+ years in AI research
- Published work in Nature/Science on AI ethics or computational neuroscience
- Proven track record in scaling AI systems from lab to enterprise (>$100M impact)
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neural-symbolic AI architectures
- Demonstrated ability to influence global AI policy (e.g., OECD AI Principles contributions)
- Experience with 10-year horizon strategic planning for Fortune 100 companies
- Fluency in forecasting methodologies (Delphi, causal layered analysis)