Job Description
Join our elite team at Visionary Labs Inc. as we shape tomorrow's today. We're seeking a visionary 2026 Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect breakthrough strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends foresight with execution, requiring you to anticipate technological disruptions and translate them into actionable business opportunities.
As a key member of our Innovation Council, you'll collaborate with C-suite executives to develop roadmaps for sustainable competitive advantage in an era of exponential change. We offer unparalleled resources, a culture of audacious experimentation, and the opportunity to leave an indelible mark on humanity's future.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon-scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts impacting 2026 landscapes
- Develop scenario-planning frameworks for quantum computing, AI ethics, and biotech convergence
- Architect innovation roadmaps with 18-36 month implementation timelines
- Facilitate C-level workshops on exponential futures and organizational adaptation
- Author thought leadership content positioning our company at the vanguard of 2026 transformations
- Manage cross-functional 'Future Labs' prototyping next-gen solutions
- Analyze geopolitical and macroeconomic factors influencing 2026 market dynamics
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years in strategic foresight, innovation consulting, or futures research
- Proven track record of predicting and commercializing emerging technologies
- Expertise in systems thinking, scenario modeling, and trend analysis methodologies
- Deep knowledge of quantum AI, synthetic biology, and climate tech trajectories
- Exceptional storytelling skills with executive-level presentation experience
- Advanced degree in Futures Studies, Technology Strategy, or relevant field
- Published thought leadership in peer-reviewed innovation journals
- Proficiency in foresight tools (Horizon Scanning, Delphi Method, Causal Layered Analysis)