Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's revolution! We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect the next generation of breakthrough technologies. As a key architect of our 2026 roadmap, you'll bridge the gap between futuristic possibilities and present-day execution, transforming speculative concepts into market-ready innovations.
In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to anticipate societal shifts, technological disruptions, and market transformations. Your strategic foresight will directly shape our product development, investment priorities, and competitive positioning in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging technologies, societal trends, and market disruptions relevant to 2026-2030 horizons
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives and future market opportunities
- Lead cross-functional workshops to ideate and prototype future-facing solutions
- Produce trend reports, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations for executive decision-making
- Identify and evaluate emerging startups, technologies, and partnerships for acquisition or collaboration
- Champion design thinking methodologies to translate future insights into actionable product concepts
- Represent company vision at industry conferences, thought leadership forums, and media engagements
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Minimum 8 years experience in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record of translating futuristic concepts into commercialized products or services
- Expertise in scenario planning, trend analysis, and horizon scanning methodologies
- Deep understanding of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, etc.) and their societal impacts
- Exceptional storytelling skills with ability to communicate complex future visions to diverse stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (articles, white papers, books)
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through ambiguous, future-oriented challenges