Job Description
Join our pioneering team at Visionary Labs Inc. as we architect the future of technology and society. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead groundbreaking initiatives that will redefine industries by 2026. This role demands an architect of change, blending analytical rigor with creative foresight to shape our roadmap for the next technological paradigm shift. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams to develop robust strategies that anticipate market evolutions, emerging risks, and disruptive opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, human behavior, and exponential trends, this is your chance to build tomorrow's legacy today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic roadmaps for 2026+ technological adoption across verticals
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify emerging innovations and disruptors
- Lead scenario planning workshops for executive leadership on future market landscapes
- Design and pilot innovation frameworks to accelerate R&D cycles and product development
- Establish KPIs and measurement systems for future-readiness initiatives
- Author forward-looking thought leadership publications and industry whitepapers
- Partner with venture capital teams to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning, scenario planning, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Experience developing 5-10 year strategic roadmaps for Fortune 500 companies
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive presentation experience
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from Association of Professional Futurists)