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Innovation Student Extern
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.
The extern will support the day-to-day visioning and implementation of MD Anderson’s institutional strategic plans to deliver value impactful innovations.
***Ideal candidates will currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program as a Junior or Senior, or currently enrolled in a Master's degree program and will have an interest in digital innovations, product research, product development, human-centered-design, and/or product analysis ***
Activities may include supporting innovation team members in conducting research, creating strategy based on research conducted, and help with implementation of strategies.
The Innovation extern will enable transformational change by supporting the innovation team at MD Anderson in:
Engage with patients, caregivers and employees across MD Anderson to understand needs
Synthesize insights to find gaps/opportunities
Assist in designing and developing presentations
Synthesize recommendations
Support business planning process
Implement and advance innovative solutions
Help develop metrics for quantifying and tracking
Collaborate with cross disciplinary teams to enable change through Human-Centered-Design
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated individual who demonstrates the following competencies:
Creative complex problem-solving skills
Curious and innovative mindset
Ability to synthesize information and communicate complex ideas effectively
Flexibility and agility to work in a dynamic environment
Ability to collaborate in a cross disciplinary team, with stakeholders at various levels across MD Anderson
Human-Centered-Design approach, where patients and caregivers come first
Accountability
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Other duties as assigned
Education: College bound or in-college students.
Preferred Education: Currently enrolled a Bachelor's degree program as Junior or Senior, or currently enrolled in a Master's degree. Candidates in pursuit of degrees related to innovation, business, MBA, technology, data sciences, design, marketing, human-computer interaction.
Preferred Experience: The preferred candidate will have an interest in digital innovations, product research, product development, human-centered-design, and/or product analysis
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
