Company Description

Accolade at a glance…
Accolade provides personalized health and benefits solutions designed to empower every person to live their healthiest life. Using a blend of cloud-based technologies, specialized support from Accolade Health Assistants® and Clinicians, and integrated data and programs across mobile, online and phone, Accolade navigates people through the healthcare system with trust, empathy and ease. Employers of all sizes offer Accolade to employees and their families as the single place to turn for all health, healthcare, and benefits questions or concerns, increasing their engagement in benefits and connecting them to the highest quality providers and care. By empowering people to make better decisions about their health, Accolade lowers the cost and complexity of healthcare, and achieves consumer satisfaction ratings over 90% and an NPS of 60. The company has been recognized multiple times as a Fastest Growing Business, Top Workplace and Company to Watch. For more information, visit Accolade on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and at www.accolade.com.

Job Description

Role Overview … 

Accolade’s MBA Intern, Strategy & Corporate Development will work closely with the company’s leadership team on a variety of projects, most in direct support of M&A efforts that stem from the company’s strategic plan. The Intern will be asked to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to lend their skills and intellect to other important topics that may arise throughout the summer. We’re looking for individuals who are excited about our ambitious mission, passionate about the value of our service, and keen to roll up their sleeves and contribute from the outset.

*This role is open to applicants from the greater Seattle, WA / Philadelphia, PA areas 

A day in the life… 

Accolade is in growth mode – most in the organization will be heads down, consumed with “getting things done” as the business plan requires. We’ll benefit from sharp resources with an objective view and the capacity to do needed strategic work. Below are some examples of assignments you may be given: 

• Support Corporate Development by researching a market / its players and developing a perspective on whether a particular capability would be additive to our service and, if so, how we should approach collaboration. 
• Consider trends in the employer benefits space and brainstorm additional capabilities that would help us drive more business. 
• Assess a process within our Operations organization (our frontline care teams) – e.g., how can we more effectively connect members to an expert medical opinion service, enroll expectant mothers in a maternity program, or help members find the best provider for themselves or their loved ones? 
• Evaluate our Health Assistant and nurses’ needs as relate to a piece of technology being deployed by our R&D organization – are they ready to take full advantage of it to the benefit of our members? What can we do to ensure successful deployment? 

Ultimately, an intern’s focus will be determined based on their particular background, interest areas, and the needs of the business as we enter Summer 2021. 

Qualifications

What we are looking for…

MBA candidates preferred. Past experience or coursework in healthcare valued. Past experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, and/or corporate development a plus but not required.

More than anything, we’re looking for people who are curious and capable of moving quickly with minimal direction.

Additional Information

What is important to us...

Creating an enduring company that is hyper-focused on our culture and making a meaningful impact in the lives of our employees, members and customers. The secret to our success is:

We find joy and purpose in serving others:
Making a difference in our members’ and customers’ lives is what we do. Even when it’s hard, we do the right thing for the right reasons.
We roll up our sleeves and get stuff done:
Results motivate us. And we aren't afraid of the hard work or tough decisions needed to get us there.
We are strong individually and together, we’re powerful:
Trusting in our colleagues and embracing their different backgrounds and experiences enable us to solve tough problems in creative ways, having fun along the way.
We’re boldly and relentlessly reinventing healthcare:
We're curious and act big -- not afraid to knock down barriers or take calculated risks to change the world, one person at a time. 

*All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.