Job Description
Shape the future with Visionary Labs! We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to lead our innovation roadmap toward 2026 and beyond. Join our elite team of forward-thinkers in redefining industries through cutting-edge technology and strategic foresight. This hybrid role combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision, offering unparalleled impact at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable innovation.
Our ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, translates complex trends into actionable strategies, and inspires cross-functional teams to execute transformative initiatives. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and research pioneers to develop frameworks that position our organization at the forefront of emerging markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning and trend analysis to identify disruptive technologies and market shifts impacting 2026+ landscapes
- Develop and execute strategic innovation roadmaps aligned with long-term business objectives
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align stakeholders on future vision and implementation priorities
- Build quantitative models to forecast technology adoption curves and market disruption timelines
- Author thought leadership content (whitepapers, keynotes) positioning the company as an industry futurist
- Manage a portfolio of moonshot projects with 5-10 year horizons
Qualifications
- 10+ years in innovation strategy, R&D, or futurist roles with Fortune 500 or high-growth tech
- Proven track record of translating future trends into commercialized solutions
- Expertise in emerging technologies: quantum computing, AGI, synthetic biology, or climate tech
- Advanced degree in Strategic Foresight, Futures Studies, or related technical field
- Exceptional communication skills with executive presence and public speaking experience
- Published thought leadership in innovation or technology foresight publications