Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a pioneering Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role demands visionary thinking, cross-industry expertise, and the ability to translate emerging trends into actionable business strategies. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead high-impact research initiatives, and shape our innovation roadmap for the next decade.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll leverage cutting-edge foresight methodologies to identify paradigm shifts, develop scenario-based models, and guide our organization through rapid technological evolution. This is your chance to redefine industries and leave an indelible mark on the future.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with 2026 market projections
- Conduct horizon scanning to identify emerging technologies, social trends, and disruptive forces
- Lead scenario planning workshops with executive stakeholders and cross-functional teams
- Translate foresight insights into product development and strategic initiatives
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, think tanks, and innovation hubs
- Author thought leadership publications and present at industry conferences
- Quantify future opportunities through data modeling and risk assessment frameworks
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Proven expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.)
- Exceptional presentation skills with experience addressing executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation domains
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from foresight organizations preferred)
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping initiatives