Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This pivotal role demands a blend of analytical rigor, creative foresight, and cross-functional leadership to redefine industry paradigms. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop long-term roadmaps while identifying disruptive technologies and emerging market opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global megatrends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to forecast 2026 market disruptions
- Develop strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with 5-year corporate vision
- Lead cross-functional teams to prototype and validate future-facing solutions
- Build relationships with academic institutions and R&D labs for cutting-edge insights
- Present foresight findings to executive stakeholders and board members
- Drive scenario planning for geopolitical, technological, and environmental shifts
- Mentor junior strategists in futures thinking methodologies
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, consulting, or R&D leadership
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Proven track record of translating foresight into commercial impact
- Expertise in scenario planning, horizon scanning, and trend analysis
- Strong quantitative and qualitative research capabilities
- Exceptional communication skills with executive audiences
- Published thought leadership in innovation or futurism
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from APF or Foresight Professionals)