Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. as we shape the future landscape of technology and society. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 horizon-scanning initiatives. This pivotal role requires you to decode emerging trends, anticipate paradigm shifts, and architect transformative roadmaps that position our organization at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to translate foresight into actionable strategies.
As a key architect of our 2026 innovation framework, you'll navigate complex intersections of AI, biotech, and sustainable development while balancing ethical implications and market viability. This opportunity offers unparalleled influence in defining how technology will reshape industries, workplaces, and human experiences in the coming decade.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning research to identify and validate emerging technologies, societal shifts, and market disruptions impacting 2026
- Develop predictive models and scenario-planning frameworks for 3-5 year innovation roadmaps
- Architect strategic initiatives at the intersection of exponential technologies and human-centric design
- Present compelling future-state narratives to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
- Establish ethical guardrails for experimental technologies while maintaining innovation velocity
- Partner with product teams to integrate future insights into development lifecycles
- Pioneer thought leadership through white papers, conference presentations, and industry forums
Qualifications
- Minimum 8 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or future-focused R&D leadership
- Proven expertise in exponential technologies (AI/ML, quantum computing, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional systems thinking with ability to map complex interdependencies
- Published thought leadership in technology futures or innovation strategy
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Management, or related field
- Experience translating foresight into commercialization strategies
- Strong network with futurists, VCs, and technology pioneers
- Portfolio demonstrating successful scenario-planning implementations