Job Description
Join Horizon Dynamics at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking an AI Futurist Strategist to architect the next generation of intelligent systems that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends visionary thinking with actionable strategy to shape our AI roadmap, ensuring we lead in the rapidly converging landscape of quantum computing, neural interfaces, and autonomous ecosystems. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates, patent pending innovators, and government think tanks to translate theoretical breakthroughs into market-ready solutions.
Why This Role Matters: As humanity approaches the 2026 inflection point, your insights will directly influence how we navigate ethical AI deployment, climate-responsive algorithms, and neuro-adjacent human augmentation technologies. This isn't just a job—it's a mandate to guide civilization's technological destiny.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-forward AI strategy frameworks incorporating quantum-resistant cryptography and neuromorphic computing paradigms
- Lead cross-disciplinary task forces with MIT Media Lab, NASA JPL, and WHO AI ethics committees
- Architect human-AI symbiotic systems for healthcare, climate modeling, and space exploration
- Design ethical governance protocols for autonomous decision-making in high-stakes environments
- Produce annual 'State of 2026 AI' white papers presented at Davos and UN Tech Summits
- Mentor PhD candidates through Horizon's 'Future Minds' accelerator program
- Secure $50M+ in joint R&D funding with national innovation agencies
Qualifications
- PhD in AI, Quantum Computing, or Cognitive Science with 10+ years in applied research
- Published 3+ papers in Nature/Science on neural network optimization or AGI safety
- Proven track record of scaling AI systems from prototype to enterprise-level deployment
- Expertise in federated learning, explainable AI (XAI), and adversarial robustness
- Deep understanding of ISO/IEC 42071 and EU AI Act compliance frameworks
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems impacting >1M users in regulated industries
- Security clearance preferred (or ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI)