Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's breakthroughs. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer next-generation solutions. This role demands a blend of technical acumen, market foresight, and transformative leadership to shape industries before they evolve.
As a key architect of our future, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate emerging trends into actionable blueprints. Your work will directly influence product development, market positioning, and strategic investments in exponential technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts through 2026
- Develop and execute innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate design-thinking workshops to prototype future solutions with engineering teams
- Present strategic foresight findings to stakeholders through compelling data visualizations
- Drive adoption of emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) in product roadmaps
- Mentor junior strategists in futures methodologies and innovation frameworks
Qualifications
- 10+ years in strategic innovation, R&D, or futurist consulting with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven expertise in emerging technologies and exponential trend analysis
- Advanced degree in Business Strategy, Technology Forecasting, or related field
- Proficiency in futures research tools (scenario planning, Delphi method, SWOT analysis)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Certification in Innovation Management or Strategic Foresight preferred
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ successful innovation initiatives launched