ixlayer Healthcare Product Management: Customer Discovery Externship for Community College Students

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Overview

In this externship program, students will learn strategic consulting skills to analyze and evaluate challenges from non-profit organizations using consulting frameworks, in an overall effort to help them solve their important problems. Selected individuals will be paired with a specific non-profit organization and dive into their strategic problems, such as development, impact assessment, process improvements, talent engagement, communication, and strategic positioning. Throughout this externship program, professionals from PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) will provide mentorship and coaching.

The Experience

Learn about the strategy consulting process and how to help create value for a non-profit client based on their vision and mission
Research and develop an understanding of a given field
Analyze complex problems ranging from fundraising and development, stakeholder management, impact measurement, as well as use consulting frameworks to help identify problem areas and propose solutions
Learn to gather, analyze, and visualize data to inform problem areas and possible solutions
Create and deliver a compelling presentation to a non-profit client that incorporates valuable insights, trends, and recommendations

Qualifications

Ambitious undergraduate students with an interest in consulting, strategy, and non-profits. This program is for students who would like to understand the consulting profession while generating ideas to help impact non-profit organizations.

Overview

Gain an understanding consumer behavior in the healthcare industry. ixlayer invites you to join their Customer Discovery Externship and contribute to the development of cutting-edge screening programs.

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In this externship, you’ll conduct detailed customer discovery research to understand the needs and preferences of individuals aged 18 to 60 regarding pharmaceutical screening programs. Alongside mastering the techniques of customer discovery, you'll learn how to translate consumer insights into practical recommendations.

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Your work will be crucial in helping ixlayer create more effective, user-centered screening programs that meet the evolving demands of the healthcare market.

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During this externship, you'll cultivate a diverse skill set, including:

Present Your Insights: Deliver a concise presentation that synthesizes your research into actionable recommendations for ixlayer’s product team.
Conduct In-Depth Customer Discovery: Engage in comprehensive research to uncover consumer needs, preferences, and pain points in the pharmaceutical screening landscape.
Develop Strategic Recommendations: Use your research findings to design an ideal screening program that addresses consumer needs and enhances their experience.

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What’s Waiting for You:

Hands-On Experience and a Comprehensive Skill Set: From market research to translating research findings, you’ll gain hands-on experience in analysis that’s highly valued across many industries.
A Competitive Edge: The insights and experiences you gain from this externship will provide you with a competitive edge in your job search, helping you stand out to recruiters for roles in healthcare product management, consumer research, and market analysis.
Professional Network: You will connect with industry experts and peers to broaden your professional circle.

Why This Is Perfect for You

Ideal for those passionate about healthcare product management, consumer research, and market analysis.
No specific background required—bring your critical thinking, strategic analysis skills, and eagerness to learn.

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Externship Currently Closed
New applications are not currently being accepted.

Apply by November 2, 2024

Submit your application as soon as you can.

Part-time and fully remote

This Externship is a 5-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.

November 4, 2024

This remote Externship will last 6 weeks.

$500 stipend

Students who successfully complete their externships will receive their educational stipends at the end of the program

Required Academic Standing

This Externship is open exclusively to students attending a community college.

Geographical Eligibility

This Externship is open only to applicants attending a community college located in the United States.

About

ixlayer

ixlayer is a cutting-edge health technology company that connects a vast health ecosystem to create a seamless and convenient patient diagnostic experience. Their platform allows users to screen for health conditions, monitor their health, and connect with care providers with ease. By leveraging technology, ixlayer aims to make healthcare more accessible and efficient, ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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