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Innovation Extern

The extern will support the day-to-day visioning and implementation of MD Anderson's institutional strategic plans to deliver value impactful innovations. 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

Required Education : High school diploma or equivalent. College bound or in-college students.

Preferred Education : Master degrees related to innovation, business, MBA, design, human computer interaction.

Required Experience : No experience required.

Preferred Experience : The preferred candidate will have an interest in human-centered-design, service design, design strategy, business strategy, innovative problem solving skills.

Work Schedule : Hybrid Onsite / Remote schedule. This team typically goes into the office once a week to collaborate. Some teams go into the office more often depending on the needs of the project work.

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.