Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role blends cutting-edge research with practical implementation to transform how businesses navigate exponential change. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives and R&D teams to pioneer technologies that redefine industries.
Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity and audacious thinking. We offer competitive equity packages, unlimited learning stipends, and flexible remote options with quarterly in-person innovation sprints in our San Francisco hub.
Responsibilities
- Analyze global tech, social, and economic trends to forecast 2026+ market disruptions
- Develop strategic roadmaps for AI, quantum computing, and biotech integration
- Lead cross-functional workshops to translate future scenarios into actionable R&D priorities
- Partner with product teams to embed foresight into innovation pipelines
- Present trend insights to executive boards and industry forums
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists and academic researchers
Qualifications
- 7+ years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or emerging tech research
- Proven expertise in scenario planning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of exponential technologies (AI, quantum, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional storytelling and data visualization skills for complex concepts
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or related field
- Published thought leadership in tech or business journals
- Experience advising Fortune 500 companies on innovation strategy