Mission & Values

Values

Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity, and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member, and supporter. Our differences and similarities make us stronger, and we commit to learning with each other. Our values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Collaboration — We embrace a diversity of perspectives, approaches, and methods, advancing our mission through understanding and inclusion by demonstrating active listening, inquiring and then advocating, advancing solutions, seeking out and valuing diverse perspectives and approaches, respecting potential partners as valuable contributors, and forming teams with inclusion in mind. 

Compassion — We acknowledge the humanity and unique lived experience of our colleagues, patients, families, and ourselves by demonstrating respect, patience, and kindness.

Determination — We are committed to overcoming obstacles to deliver on our mission as quickly as possible by making decisions and framing setbacks in terms of the ultimate goal and lifesaving impact, acting with a sense of urgency, focusing on solutions and achievement, being driven by quality, acting with persistence and creativity to overcome obstacles, finding new ways around problems, and getting curious rather than discouraged when the going gets tough. 

Excellence — We define the standard through the exceptional quality of our work by continuing to educate ourselves in our role and in our professional domain, being accountable for our work and outcomes, striving to maintain high-quality research and care, ensuring teams are appropriately staffed, and valuing all employees and colleagues.

Innovation — We challenge conventional thinking and seek and foster transformative ideas and practices by supporting and embracing a continuous learning environment, seeking to understand by asking questions, listening with an open mind, and encouraging the activation of bold and creative ideas. 

Integrity — We are a trustworthy and responsible partner to our patients, colleagues, and community. We achieve this by following through on commitments; holding each other and ourselves accountable; being transparent, honest, and acting with best intentions; and demonstrating public and private actions consistent with our values and mission.

Respect — We regard and honor each person’s individuality, experiences, and traditions by being kind, listening, and responding; speaking with truth and honoring others’ truths; appreciating and responding to everyone’s purpose as contributors to our mission; giving due consideration to others as equals to ourselves; and seeking to understand the motivations and drivers of our colleagues’, patients’, and community’s behaviors.

A Commitment to Diversity

Lifesaving research demands more than innovation and dedication. It requires curiosity, creativity, and fresh and varied perspectives. That’s why diversity is a core Fred Hutch value that is integral to our work.

We were the first U.S. cancer center to pledge commitment to CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, and we cultivate a workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives and experiences. The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — in partnership with an executive council of senior leaders and an employee advisory group — leads our efforts to build a fully inclusive and informed workforce.

Since 2013, Hutch United has been promoting the success of underrepresented minority scientists at Fred Hutch. With the goal of fostering a diverse community, it provides important mentoring, fellowships and networking opportunities.

Fred Hutch is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to workforce diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.