Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. as we architect the future! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to lead our 2026 roadmap and transform how humanity interacts with emerging technologies. This pivotal role requires a blend of foresight analysis, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership to pioneer solutions that will define the next decade. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, R&D teams, and global partners to identify paradigm-shifting opportunities while navigating ethical implications of exponential technologies.
Our Austin-based innovation hub offers a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly shape product development, market positioning, and corporate strategy. We provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and unparalleled opportunities to influence the future of technology.
Responsibilities
- Analyze emerging technology trends (AI, quantum computing, biotech) to develop 5-10 year strategic foresight frameworks
- Lead cross-functional innovation sprints to prototype solutions for 2026 market landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning models for disruptive technologies and their societal impacts
- Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership and board members
- Partner with product teams to integrate future-ready capabilities into development roadmaps
- Establish ethical guidelines for emerging technology adoption
- Represent the company at global futurism conferences and thought leadership forums
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futuristics, Strategic Foresight, Technology Innovation, or related field
- 7+ years in strategic planning or innovation leadership within tech sector
- Proven expertise in horizon scanning and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep understanding of exponential technologies (AI, blockchain, AR/VR, synthetic biology)
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
- Certification in Strategic Foresight or Futures Studies preferred
- Experience developing ethical frameworks for emerging technologies
- Portfolio demonstrating foresight projects or published thought leadership