Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's technology revolution. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect the next decade of breakthroughs. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, design disruptive roadmaps, and guide our R&D division toward 2026's most transformative opportunities. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, technology, and business strategy, this is your chance to shape the future.
Responsibilities
- Forecast and analyze emerging tech trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) through 2026
- Develop multi-year innovation roadmaps aligned with market disruption vectors
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate foresight into actionable R&D priorities
- Build competitive intelligence frameworks for next-generation technologies
- Present strategic futures to C-suite and investor stakeholders
- Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype 2026-viable solutions
- Author thought leadership on industry transformation scenarios
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or R&D leadership
- Proven track record mapping long-term tech disruption (2025+ horizons)
- Expertise in emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, IoT, AR/VR)
- Strong quantitative and scenario-planning modeling skills
- Exceptional presentation skills for executive audiences
- Advanced degree in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or MBA preferred
- Experience with Delphi methods, horizon scanning, and trend analysis
- Portfolio demonstrating 2020+ tech predictions with validated impact