Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's innovation landscape. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative solutions for 2026 and beyond. This role sits at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy, where you'll shape how organizations navigate exponential change.
As a thought leader in our innovation incubator, you'll collaborate with Fortune 500 partners to identify paradigm shifts, develop future-ready roadmaps, and pioneer human-centered technologies. Our San Francisco hub offers unparalleled resources to test hypotheses and prototype breakthrough concepts.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technologies (AI, quantum computing, biotech) and societal shifts to forecast 2026+ market landscapes
- Develop scenario-based strategic frameworks for C-suite executives across diverse industries
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype future-facing solutions
- Author thought leadership reports and keynote presentations at global forums
- Establish partnerships with academic institutions and R&D labs
- Mentor junior futurists and build an internal foresight capability
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 7+ years in strategic planning, innovation consulting, or futurist research
- Portfolio demonstrating trend analysis and scenario planning for 2025+ horizons
- Deep expertise in exponential technologies and their societal implications
- Proven ability to translate complex concepts into actionable business strategies
- Exceptional storytelling and executive communication skills
- Certification in strategic foresight (e.g., from futurists.org)