Job Description
Join Visionary Labs at the forefront of tomorrow's landscape. We're seeking a visionary Senior Futurist to decode emerging trends and architect transformative strategies that will redefine industries by 2026. This role blends deep analytical rigor with bold creative thinking to anticipate paradigm shifts and position our clients as market pioneers. You'll collaborate with C-suite executives across Fortune 500 companies to develop future-proof roadmaps, leveraging cutting-edge research and proprietary foresight methodologies.
Our ideal candidate thrives at the intersection of technology, sociology, and economics, with a proven track record of translating complex signals into actionable business strategies. This is your chance to shape the future while working alongside some of the world's most disruptive innovators.
Responsibilities
- Lead horizon scanning initiatives to identify disruptive technologies and societal shifts with 2026+ impact
- Develop strategic foresight frameworks for enterprise clients across tech, healthcare, and energy sectors
- Produce executive-ready trend reports and scenario-planning models for C-suite decision-making
- Facilitate cross-functional innovation workshops with global stakeholders
- Quantify future market opportunities through predictive analytics and modeling
- Build and maintain a global network of futurists, technologists, and academic researchers
- Present strategic recommendations to boards and executive leadership teams
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Futures Studies, Strategic Foresight, Economics, or related field (PhD preferred)
- 8+ years in strategic consulting, innovation, or corporate foresight roles
- Portfolio demonstrating successful future-shaping projects for Fortune 500 clients
- Expertise in emerging technologies: AI ethics, quantum computing, biotech convergence
- Proven ability to translate complex scenarios into executable business strategies
- Exceptional communication skills with executive-level stakeholders
- Published thought leadership in futurism or innovation strategy (required)
- Certification in strategic foresight methodologies (e.g., WFS, APF)