Global Chief AI Scientist

Global Chief AI Scientist


On behalf of our confidential client

Spencer Ogden is partnering with a leading organization undergoing a strategic transformation to become a global leader in advanced AI-driven technologies for the energy transition and net zero economy. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI application in the energy sector.


Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary Global Chief AI Scientist to provide bold, technically grounded leadership that will position our client as a global AI leader in energy and sustainability. This role requires deep AI expertise combined with strategic foresight to build world class capabilities and deliver transformative business value.


Core Responsibilities


Strategic AI Leadership

You will provide visionary leadership to propel the organization as a global AI leader in energy and sustainability. Your focus will be on driving breakthrough innovations that create decisive competitive advantages, unique product differentiation, and long term market dominance. You will envision and catalyze new businesses, revenue models, and strategic directions enabled by emerging AI capabilities.


AI Architecture and Infrastructure Design

You will design and implement cutting edge AI and data infrastructure, including AI architecture, platforms, technology stacks, tools, and governance frameworks that enable scalable enterprise deployment.


Product and Process AI Integration

You will lead company wide efforts to embed advanced AI capabilities across the entire product suite and supporting internal processes. This includes core platforms, applications, customer services, and future offerings, ensuring AI drives measurable business impact.


Research, Development, and Innovation

You will identify, lead, and manage high impact R&D, innovation, and incubation initiatives, including development of core AI technologies and proprietary models. You will forge strategic collaborations with universities, research institutions, startups, technology firms, and customers to accelerate innovation and co-develop intellectual property.


Global AI Foresight Council

You will establish and drive a Global AI Foresight Council comprising AI experts and thought leaders. This council will advise on emerging AI trends and disruptions, shape the organization's AI R&D agenda, provide strategic insight, and identify new opportunities.


Capability Building and Centers of Excellence

You will continuously advance deep technology capability in AI and related fields. You will establish and lead AI Centers of Excellence, cultivating a high performance culture of experimentation, innovation, and technical excellence.


Global AI Network Development

You will build and grow a dense global network of AI leaders, researchers, and influencers across academia, industry, and key AI research hubs. You will leverage this network to drive open innovation, collaboration, idea exchange, talent acquisition, and elevate organizational branding in the global AI for Energy ecosystem.


Required Qualifications

  • Education: Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or related field
  • Experience: 12 plus years in AI and machine learning, including at least 5 years in senior leadership roles
  • Track Record: Proven success deploying AI in real world products, ideally within climate technology, sustainability, or enterprise software environments
  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of modern AI techniques including large language models, graph based AI, time series modeling, and optimization algorithms
  • Ethical and Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of the ethical, regulatory, and societal aspects of AI deployment
  • Team Building: Demonstrated experience building and scaling high performing, diverse AI teams
  • Communication: Excellent executive presence with ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences effectively

What You Bring


You are a strategic thinker who can translate emerging AI capabilities into tangible business value. You combine deep technical expertise with the ability to inspire teams and influence C suite stakeholders. You thrive in ambiguous environments and have a proven track record of turning vision into execution.


About Spencer Ogden


Spencer Ogden is a global specialist recruitment firm focused on the energy transition, sustainability, and infrastructure sectors. We partner with leading organizations to identify transformational leaders who will shape the future of sustainable energy.


If you are a visionary AI leader ready to make a lasting impact on the energy transition, we want to hear from you.

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Job Details
Location
Singapore
Job Type
Permanent
Ref
261002
Posted
31 OCT 2025
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At Spencer Ogden, we are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making any necessary adjustments to ensure you can present your best self. If you require additional time for assessments, alternative application methods, or access to interview questions in advance, please let us know. We are open to any requests or suggestions and continually seek innovative ways to assess talent. As global recruitment experts in sustainability, natural resources and infrastructure we are working with our clients and candidates to create careers to power a sustainable future. Our priority is to ensure you feel supported, respected, and secure throughout your experience with us. #LifeAtSO