Job Description
Join Visionary Labs Inc. at the forefront of tomorrow's transformation! We're seeking a visionary Futurist Innovation Strategist to architect our 2026 roadmap and pioneer breakthrough solutions. This pivotal role blends cutting-edge foresight with actionable strategy, shaping how businesses and societies evolve in an exponential future. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives, lead cross-functional innovation sprints, and translate emerging tech trends into market-ready initiatives.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and business strategy. You'll drive our innovation pipeline while mentoring teams to think exponentially. This is your chance to influence the next wave of human advancement while accelerating your career in one of the world's most forward-thinking ecosystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the 2026 global innovation strategy, integrating AI, quantum computing, and biotech convergence
- Lead scenario-planning workshops for C-suite executives, identifying disruption opportunities and risks
- Architect moonshot projects with 10-year vision, securing $5M+ annual innovation budgets
- Pioneer ethical frameworks for exponential technologies, ensuring responsible deployment
- Build and lead a high-impact innovation lab with cross-disciplinary teams (engineers, designers, futurists)
- Deliver keynote presentations at global tech summits and publish thought leadership in top-tier journals
- Forge strategic partnerships with MIT Media Lab, Singularity University, and NASA JPL
Qualifications
- 15+ years in strategic innovation or futurism with Fortune 500 experience
- Proven track record of launching breakthrough products with $100M+ market impact
- Deep expertise in emerging technologies: AGI, quantum computing, synthetic biology, and neurotech
- Published author or recognized thought leader in futurism (e.g., TEDx speaker, WEF contributor)
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Systems Thinking, or equivalent interdisciplinary PhD
- Certification in Strategic Foresight (e.g., from University of Houston or Oxford)
- Fluency in exponential growth modeling and scenario planning methodologies
- Portfolio demonstrating 3+ paradigm-shifting innovations delivered to market