Overview
The opportunity will provide interns firsthand experience at the intersection of healthcare innovation, intellectual property, and business strategy. Designed for graduate students pursuing careers in business, health administration, innovation management, technology commercialization, and life sciences strategy.
Internship description
Department: Technology Development & Industry Engagement (TDIE)
Work with TDIE cross-functional teams and produce technology valuation; market sizing; financial modeling; revenue forecasting; competitive assessment; commercial strategy development; market entry planning; industry partner evaluation.
Expectations
- Market & Competitive Landscape Analysis — Conduct market sizing, segmentation, competitor mapping, and unmet need identification to inform commercialization strategy.
- Business & Financial Modeling — Apply financial analysis, cost modeling, pricing strategy, and early valuation concepts to support decision making for emerging technologies.
- Strategic Positioning & Value Proposition Development — Translate technical features into clear, compelling value propositions tailored to industry, clinical, or administrative stakeholders.
Time commitment
10 weeks: June – August 2027
Compensation, housing, and parking
Competitive stipend, free parking, and office space will be provided. Housing is available on a first come, first served basis at a cost of $28 per night.
Qualifications and application process
Graduate-level students currently enrolled in master level coursework that focuses on business, biomedical innovation, healthcare administration, financial analysis, intellectual property development, and associated fields of study (i.e. MBA, MHA, MS).
Preferred qualifications: 2 years of professional work experience in the following areas: Life sciences, Healthcare, Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Consulting, Corporate finance, Business administration.
Application Requirements: Current resume/CV Cover letter/statement of purpose detailing interest in this field, relevant experiences, and alignment with St. Jude’s Mission
Ideal candidates may be pursuing careers in: Investment Banking (IB) Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC) Corporate Development Healthcare Strategy Commercialization Licensing and Business Development Life Sciences Consulting
More information. Interns should expect to present their findings and work completed during the final week of the internship. Depending on the progress completed of the summer deliverable, plans for transition of materials or work left to be completed should be outlined. Interns will have weekly or bi-weekly meetings with their designated preceptor or project lead and outline their current progress.
Application portal: Link TBD