Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. as we pioneer the frontiers of 2026 technology. We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our roadmap for the next generation of breakthroughs. In this pivotal role, you'll decode emerging trends, incubate game-changing technologies, and guide our R&D initiatives toward market-defining innovations. You'll collaborate with Nobel laureates and Silicon Valley disruptors to transform theoretical possibilities into tangible solutions that will reshape industries by 2026.
We offer unparalleled resources for experimentation, a culture that celebrates calculated risks, and equity in ventures that will define the coming decade. If you thrive at the intersection of foresight, engineering, and entrepreneurship, this is your moment to shape tomorrow.
Responsibilities
- Develop 5-year innovation roadmaps aligning with 2026 technological inflection points
- Lead cross-functional teams in prototyping quantum computing and AI-driven solutions
- Identify and partner with emerging startups in synthetic biology and neural interfaces
- Present strategic foresight reports to C-suite and board stakeholders quarterly
- Design immersive future-state simulations for product development teams
- Secure $10M+ annual R&D funding through compelling vision proposals
- Mentor next-generation futurists in our Future Leaders Program
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futurology, Systems Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in strategic foresight or innovation consulting at Fortune 500 companies
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals on emerging tech adoption curves
- Expertise in scenario planning frameworks (e.g., Delphi, Horizon Scanning)
- Proficiency in trend analysis tools (Gartner, Forrester, bespoke ML models)
- Portfolio demonstrating impact from strategic foresight initiatives
- Exceptional storytelling skills for complex technical concepts
- Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship