Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovations. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analytics with hands-on innovation leadership, shaping how industries evolve in the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to transform future insights into actionable strategies, driving our mission to revolutionize human experience through technology.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll lead cross-functional teams in developing scenario-planning frameworks, identify disruptive opportunities, and guide R&D initiatives that position our company as a global innovation leader. This is a rare opportunity to define the future of your industry.
Responsibilities
- Lead strategic foresight initiatives to identify emerging trends and disruptors relevant to 2026+ landscape
- Develop innovation roadmaps integrating AI, biotech, and sustainable technologies
- Conduct horizon-scanning research using quantitative/qualitative methodologies
- Collaborate with R&D teams to prototype future-facing products and services
- Present future scenarios and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and innovation hubs
- Monitor global regulatory shifts affecting emerging technologies
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 5+ years in strategy consulting, R&D, or innovation leadership
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and technology forecasting
- Proven track record of launching market-disruptive innovations
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex futures into business strategy
- Experience with cross-cultural innovation ecosystems