Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist & Innovation Strategist to decode emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptors. Shape our 2026+ roadmap while driving transformational projects that redefine industries. This hybrid role demands both analytical rigor and creative foresight to navigate exponential change.
As a key member of our Strategy Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to anticipate future opportunities and risks. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited PTO, and a culture that thrives on bold ideas. If you're passionate about turning futuristic concepts into actionable strategies, we want to meet you.
Responsibilities
- Identify and analyze emerging technologies (AI, biotech, quantum computing) and their industry impact
- Develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks for organizational decision-making
- Lead scenario planning workshops to prepare for disruptive market shifts
- Partner with R&D to prototype future-facing products and services
- Present strategic insights to executive stakeholders and board members
- Build and maintain an external network of futurists, academics, and industry pioneers
- Produce annual 'Future State' reports with actionable recommendations
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategy consulting, innovation, or futurism roles
- Proven track record of translating foresight into business strategy
- Expertise in trend analysis, scenario planning, and horizon scanning
- Strong presentation skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation
- Experience with emerging tech ecosystems (Web3, AGI, synthetic biology)
- Portfolio demonstrating complex future modeling projects