Job Description
Join our visionary team at Horizon Innovations Group as we redefine the technological landscape for 2026. We seek an AI Futurist Strategist to architect tomorrow's intelligent ecosystems today. This pivotal role combines cutting-edge AI research with forward-thinking business strategy to position our organization at the forefront of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Why This Role Matters: As industries accelerate toward autonomous systems and cognitive computing, your expertise will directly shape our product roadmap, R&D priorities, and market positioning. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, AI researchers, and venture partners to develop 5-year strategic frameworks that anticipate technological convergence points.
What We Offer: Competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, dedicated innovation lab access, and participation in exclusive tech summits. Our Austin campus features biophilic design, wellness studios, and on-site childcare.
Responsibilities
- Develop 2026-2030 AI strategy roadmaps aligning with market disruption forecasts
- Lead scenario planning for quantum computing integration and AGI implications
- Conduct competitive analysis of emerging AI patent landscapes and regulatory shifts
- Design ethical AI governance frameworks for autonomous systems deployment
- Partner with product teams to incubate next-gen cognitive interfaces
- Present strategic insights to executive board and investor committees
- Manage cross-functional innovation sprints with R&D and business units
Qualifications
- PhD in AI/ML or equivalent with 8+ years applied strategy experience
- Published research on exponential technology forecasting or AGI timelines
- Proven track record translating AI trends into commercial roadmaps
- Expertise in regulatory frameworks for autonomous systems (NIST, ISO)
- Deep understanding of neural-symbolic architectures and multimodal AI
- Experience leading high-stakes tech strategy in Fortune 500 environments
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful product launches from AI research
- Security clearance eligibility for federal R&D partnerships