Healthcare Innovation Intern
Mitsubishi, Cypress, CA, United States
POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial intern to support MELIC’s healthcare innovation initiatives. This 12‑week internship will focus on customer discovery, market research, and partnership exploration to identify high‑impact opportunities in healthcare technology. The ideal candidate thinks like a founder, combining analytical rigor with a deep curiosity for how healthcare delivery can be reimagined through emerging technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct primary and secondary research on healthcare market trends, regulatory landscapes, and emerging technologies (AI, digital health, connected care).
Plan and conduct discovery interviews with clinicians, administrators, patients, and healthcare technology leaders to identify unmet needs.
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into actionable insights using structured frameworks (e.g., Jobs to Be Done, journey mapping).
Research potential partners including health systems, digital health startups, academic medical centers, and industry collaborators.
Participate in and help facilitate brainstorming and design thinking sessions to develop early‑stage concepts.
Prepare internal documentation, opportunity assessments, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
Contribute to strategic roadmapping for healthcare‑focused innovation initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in any field (healthcare administration, public health, business, engineering, life sciences, or related field).
Entrepreneurial mindset: take initiative, move fast, and are energized by building something from nothing.
Founder experience, startup involvement, or demonstrated history of launching new initiatives.
Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare ecosystem (providers, payers, regulatory environment).
Exposure to customer discovery methodologies, design thinking, or lean startup principles.
Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
Passion for transforming real‑world healthcare challenges using emerging technology.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $16.90/hour and $22.75/hour; base pay may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include commissions based on performance, incentive compensation, and discretionary awards, in addition to a full range of medical and financial benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).
Employee will be in an at‑will position, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or other discretionary payments at any time.
LEGAL AND EEO STATEMENTS
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona‑fide occupational qualification).
The Company will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about or discussing compensation, unless the disclosure is made in response to a formal complaint, for furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.
Information about the EEO is The Law Poster and supplement, and related documents can be viewed at
OFCCP EEO Supplement .
Information about the Notice to Job Applicants and Employees regarding San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance and the Know Your Rights poster can be found at
SFO Fair Chance .
Applicants with a disability who need assistance with the application process may contact Human Resources by email at employment@meus.mea.com or by calling 714.229.3813.
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We are looking for a highly motivated, entrepreneurial intern to support MELIC’s healthcare innovation initiatives. This 12‑week internship will focus on customer discovery, market research, and partnership exploration to identify high‑impact opportunities in healthcare technology. The ideal candidate thinks like a founder, combining analytical rigor with a deep curiosity for how healthcare delivery can be reimagined through emerging technology.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct primary and secondary research on healthcare market trends, regulatory landscapes, and emerging technologies (AI, digital health, connected care).
Plan and conduct discovery interviews with clinicians, administrators, patients, and healthcare technology leaders to identify unmet needs.
Synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings into actionable insights using structured frameworks (e.g., Jobs to Be Done, journey mapping).
Research potential partners including health systems, digital health startups, academic medical centers, and industry collaborators.
Participate in and help facilitate brainstorming and design thinking sessions to develop early‑stage concepts.
Prepare internal documentation, opportunity assessments, and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.
Contribute to strategic roadmapping for healthcare‑focused innovation initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in any field (healthcare administration, public health, business, engineering, life sciences, or related field).
Entrepreneurial mindset: take initiative, move fast, and are energized by building something from nothing.
Founder experience, startup involvement, or demonstrated history of launching new initiatives.
Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare ecosystem (providers, payers, regulatory environment).
Exposure to customer discovery methodologies, design thinking, or lean startup principles.
Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
Passion for transforming real‑world healthcare challenges using emerging technology.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $16.90/hour and $22.75/hour; base pay may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include commissions based on performance, incentive compensation, and discretionary awards, in addition to a full range of medical and financial benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave).
Employee will be in an at‑will position, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary or other discretionary payments at any time.
LEGAL AND EEO STATEMENTS
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, domestic partnership, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristic or information, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status (except when one of these criteria is a legally permissible bona‑fide occupational qualification).
The Company will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants for inquiring about or discussing compensation, unless the disclosure is made in response to a formal complaint, for furtherance of an investigation, or consistent with the Company’s legal duty to furnish information.
Information about the EEO is The Law Poster and supplement, and related documents can be viewed at
OFCCP EEO Supplement .
Information about the Notice to Job Applicants and Employees regarding San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance and the Know Your Rights poster can be found at
SFO Fair Chance .
Applicants with a disability who need assistance with the application process may contact Human Resources by email at employment@meus.mea.com or by calling 714.229.3813.
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