Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies, market shifts, and societal trends shaping 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, strategy, and human behavior, requiring deep analytical prowess and creative foresight. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop future-ready roadmaps, identify disruptive opportunities, and position our organization as an industry pioneer in the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) with transformative potential by 2026
- Develop strategic innovation frameworks integrating market analysis, competitive intelligence, and socio-cultural trend forecasting
- Design and facilitate cross-functional workshops to incubate future-focused product concepts and business models
- Produce actionable trend reports and scenario-planning documents for executive decision-making
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions, startups, and think tanks to co-create future solutions
- Drive organizational culture initiatives to embed foresight methodologies across departments
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Innovation Management, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Minimum 5+ years in innovation strategy, consulting, or R&D leadership with proven future-planning deliverables
- Expertise in trend analysis frameworks (e.g., STEEP, Delphi, scenario planning) and technology adoption curves
- Strong proficiency in data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI) and qualitative research methodologies
- Demonstrated success in translating complex future insights into executable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to articulate visionary concepts to diverse stakeholders
- Portfolio showcasing published foresight work or implemented innovation initiatives