MD Anderson

Director, Innovation Design

Posted on: 15 Feb 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

The Director, Innovation Design requires a self-motivated and energetic leader who plays a critical role in the user experience design of innovative solutions while also being responsible for the ongoing development of a world-class human-centered design discipline at MD Anderson. This position will lead a multi-disciplined team that turns human insights into tangible products, services, and consumer experiences.

REQUIREMENTS
* Bachelor's in Human Centered Design, Human Computer Interaction, Industrial Design, Communication/Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Human Factors

* Ten years professional experience to include five years of recent experience in management

* Seven years of innovation experience or product management

* Experience in a health care environment is preferred.

* Experience in creating and leading a human centered design or innovation team

* Extensive knowledge of how innovation impacts clinical, research and administrative areas with an aptitude toward developing a consistent vision and strategy that allows the institution to realize return on investment from innovative opportunities

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Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 136566
* Employment Status: Full-Time
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Hard
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 0
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 0

MD Anderson

Houston, TX

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is one of the world’s most respected centers devoted exclusively to cancer patient care, research, education and prevention.

Mission

The mission of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

Vision

We shall be the premier cancer center in the world, based on the excellence of our people, our research-driven patient care and our science. We are Making Cancer History. 

Core Values

Caring: By our words and actions, we create a caring environment for everyone.

We are sensitive to the concerns of our patients and our co-workers.
We are respectful and courteous to each other at all times.
We promote and reward teamwork and inclusiveness.

Integrity: We work together to merit the trust of our colleagues and those we serve.

We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for practicing our values.
We communicate frequently, honestly and openly.
By our actions, we create an environment of trust.

Discovery: We embrace creativity and seek new knowledge. 

We help each other to identify and solve problems.
We seek personal growth and enable others to do so.
We encourage learning, creativity and new ideas.

MD Anderson employs nearly 20,000 people, including more than 1,600 faculty members. With faculty and staff working in more than 25 buildings in Houston and Central Texas, MD Anderson is one of the largest cancer centers in the world.