Job Description
Join Horizon Labs as we architect the technological landscape of 2026. We seek a visionary AI Futurist Director to lead our next-generation innovation initiatives. This pivotal role bridges cutting-edge AI research with strategic business implementation, shaping how humanity interacts with intelligent systems in the near future. You'll collaborate with world-class researchers, engineers, and futurists to develop breakthrough solutions that redefine industries.
What You'll Achieve: Pioneer AI-driven transformation across healthcare, sustainability, and human augmentation. Lead a cross-functional team to incubate moonshot projects with global impact. Translate complex AI capabilities into market-ready innovations while maintaining ethical integrity.
Responsibilities
- Architect AI roadmap for 2026+ technological convergence
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing sentient AI prototypes
- Forge strategic partnerships with quantum computing and neurotech pioneers
- Drive ethical AI frameworks for human-AI symbiosis
- Present visionary concepts to C-suite and board stakeholders
- Secure $50M+ in innovation funding through compelling narratives
- Mentor next-generation AI ethicists and futurists
Qualifications
- 15+ years in AI leadership with 5+ years in strategic futurism
- PhD in AI, Cognitive Science, or equivalent innovation pedigree
- Published research in AGI alignment or human-AI coevolution
- Proven track record of scaling AI ventures to $100M+ valuation
- Expertise in quantum machine learning and neuromorphic systems
- Speaker at top-tier AI/ethics conferences (NeurIPS, Asilomar)
- Portfolio of deployed AI systems impacting >1M users