Intern, Innovation Management

Job description

Role Summary We are seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented intern to support the execution of our open innovation program - MHInnovates. This role will focus on coordinating activities between internal Business Units, participants, and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of Demo Day and follow-through on post-Demo Day activities. In addition, the intern will gain exposure to broader innovation, corporate strategy, partnership, and M&A activities by supporting research, strategic analyses, and opportunity evaluation initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys project coordination, stakeholder engagement, event management, and working in a fast-paced innovation environment. This position offers hands-on exposure to corporate innovation, startup collaboration, and strategic program execution within a global organization. Main Tasks MHInnovates Program Coordination Support the planning and execution of MHInnovates activities. Track program timelines, milestones, deliverables, and participant progress. Coordinate meetings, workshops, and review sessions with companies, startups, internal teams, and leadership stakeholders. Maintain project documentation, action trackers, and program reports. Business Unit Engagement Act as a coordination point between participating Business Units and applicants. Schedule and facilitate discussions, update meetings, and milestone reviews. Ensure timely collection of feedback, requirements, and evaluation inputs from BU stakeholders. Follow up on action items and drive closure of pending tasks. Demo Day Planning & Execution Support end-to-end planning and organization of Demo Day. Coordinate participant logistics, agenda management, presentations, judges, speakers, and event communications. Prepare briefing materials, program updates, presentation decks, and evaluation forms. Ensure smooth execution of Demo Day activities and stakeholder engagement. Post Demo Day Follow-Up Track outcomes and action items arising from Demo Day. Coordinate follow-up meetings between Business Units and problem solvers. Monitor pilot opportunities, partnership discussions, and next-step decisions. Prepare summary reports, program impact metrics, and management updates. Communication & Stakeholder Management Support communication across global stakeholders involved in MHInnovates. Draft emails, newsletters, announcements, and program updates. Assist in preparing management presentations and executive summaries. Maintain stakeholder databases and communication records. Research & Benchmarking Conduct research on innovation programs, startup ecosystems, and industry best practices. Analyze trends and identify opportunities to improve future MHInnovates programs. Support ad-hoc innovation management projects as required. Experience Education Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in: Business Management Innovation Management Engineering Marketing Communications Project Management Or a related field Skills & Competencies Strong project coordination and organizational skills. Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities. Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines simultaneously. Strong attention to detail and follow-up discipline. Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Outlook. Ability to prepare professional presentations and reports. Comfortable engaging with diverse global stakeholders. Self-motivated and able to work independently. Technology and/or programming knowledge preferred Preferred Qualifications Previous experience in event management, project coordination, program management, or startup ecosystems. Exposure to innovation, corporate venture, or accelerator programs. Experience coordinating cross-functional teams. Familiarity with creative tool set, project management tools is an advantage. Financial tools preferred and not mandatory