Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable business strategy, shaping how organizations navigate exponential change.
As a key architect of our innovation ecosystem, you'll pioneer methodologies that decode emerging trends, identify disruptive opportunities, and design resilient futures. We offer unparalleled autonomy, a culture of intellectual curiosity, and resources to turn visionary concepts into market-defining realities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement horizon-scanning frameworks to identify emerging technologies and socio-economic trends through 2030
- Architect strategic roadmaps for product innovation and market adaptation using predictive modeling
- Lead cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future scenarios and innovation priorities
- Produce forward-looking intelligence reports and scenario analyses for executive decision-making
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing solutions and validate market readiness
- Establish KPIs for innovation portfolio success and track adoption of futuristic technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or technology trend analysis
- Proven expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and exponential technology assessment
- Portfolio demonstrating successful implementation of future-oriented strategies
- Exceptional communication skills translating complex futures into actionable insights
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning, Weak Signal Analysis)
- Certification in innovation management or futures studies (e.g., CFIP preferred)