Job Description
Shape tomorrow's landscape at Visionary Labs Inc., where we pioneer breakthrough technologies for 2026 and beyond. We seek a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends, architect transformative roadmaps, and guide our R&D initiatives into uncharted territories. Join our elite team of disruptors at the intersection of AI, biotech, and sustainable development to redefine human progress.
What you'll achieve:
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives identifying paradigm-shifting technologies
- Develop 5-10 year innovation roadmaps aligned with market evolution
- Collaborate with C-suite to embed future-proof strategies into corporate DNA
- Present foresight frameworks to global stakeholders and industry leaders
Responsibilities
- Conduct horizon scanning and trend analysis across 15+ emerging technology domains
- Architect multi-year innovation roadmaps with measurable KPIs
- Facilitate cross-functional workshops to align on future-state capabilities
- Deliver executive briefings on technological disruption scenarios
- Lead competitive intelligence analysis against next-gen market entrants
- Develop patent strategies for breakthrough innovations
- Maintain ecosystem partnerships with academic institutions and research labs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Innovation Management, or equivalent field
- 8+ years in strategic foresight or corporate innovation leadership
- Proven track record in developing 5+ year technology roadmaps
- Expertise in scenario planning and trend impact modeling
- Published thought leadership in technology foresight publications
- Strong proficiency in AI/ML analytics tools for trend prediction
- Experience advising C-suite executives on disruptive innovation
- Certification in Futures Thinking (e.g., CFIP preferred)