Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's possibilities. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our groundbreaking 2026 Vision Project, shaping how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. You'll work in our state-of-the-art San Francisco hub, collaborating with Nobel laureates and industry pioneers to decode future trends and architect transformative solutions. This role offers unparalleled influence in defining tomorrow's landscape.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis for 2026+ technological paradigms
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for quantum computing and AI convergence
- Present future scenarios to C-suite executives and global stakeholders
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping next-gen human-machine interfaces
- Author white papers on sustainable futures and ethical tech governance
- Establish partnerships with MIT Media Lab and Singularity University
Qualifications
- PhD in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- 10+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting
- Published thought leadership in Nature or Harvard Business Review
- Expertise in scenario planning and causal layered analysis
- Proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., Palisade @RISK, Trendalyzer)
- Track record of influencing Fortune 500 technology roadmaps
- Fluency in Mandarin and Spanish for global stakeholder engagement