Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect groundbreaking solutions that will shape the world of 2026 and beyond. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to translate foresight into actionable strategies, driving our position as industry pioneers. Our dynamic environment combines cutting-edge research with agile execution, offering unparalleled opportunities to impact the future of technology, sustainability, and human experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop strategic roadmaps integrating emerging trends into product development and business models
- Facilitate executive workshops on scenario planning and future-state visioning
- Author forward-looking whitepapers and thought leadership content positioning our company as a futurist authority
- Establish cross-functional innovation labs to prototype solutions for future markets
- Monitor geopolitical and socioeconomic indicators to anticipate market evolution
- Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions and innovation ecosystems
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused leadership
- Proven track record of translating trend analysis into market-ready strategies
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech, Web3)
- Exceptional storytelling abilities with executive presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or related field
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism domains
- Experience leading cross-cultural teams in global markets
- Proficiency in foresight methodologies (Delphi, STEEP, scenario planning)