Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect groundbreaking solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends foresight analysis with strategic implementation to transform emerging trends into market-defining products and services. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and shape our organization's future roadmap while driving measurable impact in rapidly evolving technological domains.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives and emerging opportunities
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to generate and validate breakthrough concepts
- Translate foresight insights into actionable product development strategies and investment priorities
- Establish KPI frameworks to measure innovation pipeline success and ROI
- Represent company at global futurist conferences and industry symposiums
- Mentor junior innovation specialists in futures thinking methodologies
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 track record developing commercialization strategies for emerging technologies
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend mapping, and disruption analysis frameworks
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive audiences and stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy domains