C-Level AI Executive
Chief AI Scientist
Harnham · 📍 San Francisco, CA
First Chief AI Scientist to set long-term AI/ML research strategy and build a high-performing research org at a nonprofit applying foundation models to decode communication in the natural world.
Signals
- ⚠ no reporting line stated
- ⚠ nonprofit stage/equity upside unclear — total comp ceiling likely limited
- ✓ mission-driven with rare scientific scope — AI applied to natural sciences
- ✓ strong external representation mandate signals organizational prestige and budget
Company history
Harnham's recent postings focus on enterprise GenAI and data platform leadership roles, making this nonprofit research science mandate a clear outlier — likely a bespoke retained search.