Job Description
Shape tomorrow's reality today at Visionary Labs Inc., where we're pioneering the future of human-technology integration. We seek a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team in San Francisco to transform abstract possibilities into tangible innovations that redefine industries.
This hybrid role demands radical creativity, strategic foresight, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. You'll work alongside Nobel laureates, Silicon Valley pioneers, and MIT-affiliated researchers to develop market-ready frameworks for next-generation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Scan global technological, social, and economic signals to identify disruptive opportunities through 2026
- Develop scenario-planning models for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D roadmaps
- Produce trend reports for C-suite executives at Fortune 500 partners
- Architect innovation pipelines with 3-5 year implementation horizons
- Represent the company at Davos, SXSW, and IEEE future-tech symposiums
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Theory, or equivalent with 7+ years applied foresight experience
- Published portfolio predicting 2020-2025 tech trends (e.g., generative AI adoption)
- Expertise in horizon scanning, Delphi methodology, and causal layered analysis
- Proven track record advising Fortune 100 on emerging tech strategy
- Proficiency in trend visualization tools (e.g., Palantir, Tableau)
- Public speaking experience at global innovation forums