Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and market evolution, requiring a blend of analytical rigor and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to navigate disruption, shape product roadmaps, and position our company as the undisputed industry pioneer.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, possesses an insatiable curiosity about technological convergence, and can translate complex futures into actionable strategies. If you're passionate about building tomorrow's world today, we want you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technological, societal, and economic trends through 2026+
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks for product development and market expansion
- Lead cross-functional workshops to identify disruptive opportunities and threats
- Produce scenario-based strategic models and risk mitigation protocols
- Partner with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions
- Present trend insights and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and industry experts
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Innovation, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation (articles, books, podcasts)
- Experience with strategic planning tools (e.g., Delphi method, STEEP analysis)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful innovation strategy implementation