Job Description
Join Nexus Future Labs at the forefront of technological evolution. We're seeking an AI Strategy Director to architect our 2026 roadmap and redefine human-machine collaboration. This role merges cutting-edge AI with ethical foresight to shape solutions for tomorrow's challenges. You'll lead a cross-disciplinary team of innovators while influencing global tech policy.
Our Austin headquarters offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly impact industries from healthcare to climate science. With comprehensive benefits including equity, wellness stipends, and flexible work arrangements, we invest in your growth as much as you invest in our future.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement AI strategy frameworks targeting 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing ethical AI governance protocols
- Forge strategic partnerships with academic institutions and government agencies
- Translate complex AI capabilities into actionable business roadmaps
- Present foresight analyses to C-suite executives and external stakeholders
- Mentor AI ethics specialists and emerging technology strategists
- Monitor global regulatory trends and adapt compliance frameworks proactively
Qualifications
- 15+ years in AI/ML strategy with 5+ years in C-suite leadership
- Proven track record in scaling AI initiatives across Fortune 500 companies
- Deep expertise in generative AI, quantum computing convergence, and neuro-symbolic systems
- Published research in AI ethics or technology forecasting (top-tier journals/conferences)
- Experience with international tech policy development (OECD, WEF, etc.)
- Advanced degree in Computer Science, AI Ethics, or Foresight Studies
- Fluency in AI risk assessment frameworks (NIST AI RMF, EU AI Act)