Functional OverviewCTDP Intern Overview: Lilly's Clinical Talent Development Internship Program provides science students with the unique opportunity to work within a world-class pharmaceutical company. Students will work in the Clinical Design, Delivery and Analytics (CDDA) organization, dedicated to planning and delivering Lilly's clinical development programs.
Our internship program helps us identify future technical talent and leaders allowing interns to gain technical expertise and understanding of the clinical development process, experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Lilly.
We are looking for students majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline to join our team of scientists. As an intern you will have an opportunity to diversify your skillset while contributing to helping accelerate new medicines to patients.
Your work or project may include but are not limited to the following:
- Clinical Trial Planning and Design
- Clinical Trial Investigator Selection and Oversight
- Patient Recruitment and Enrollment
- Clinical Diagnostic and Laboratory Science
- Clinical Systems Management
- Medical Writing, Communication and Documentation
- Clinical Supply and Delivery
- Clinical Trial Budgeting and Financial Management
- Clinical Research Training and Education
The internship positions are located at Lilly premises in Indianapolis, IN. Each intern will be assigned a project providing the opportunity to actively contribute to the CDDA organizational goals, build a more comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role Eli Lilly and Company scientists play in delivering innovative medicines to patients.
As part of Lilly's commitment to innovation, interns will have the opportunity to build fluency with AI tools used across the business. We expect interns to approach these tools with curiosity, apply critical thinking to AI-assisted work, and always prioritize accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards in how they use them.
Basic Qualifications - Enrolled in a Graduate Program
- Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Additional Functional Job Skills & Preference - Team player with excellent communication skills.
- Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience in
- Clinical Trial Planning and Design,
- Clinical Trial Investigator Selection and Oversight,
- Patient Recruitment and Enrollment,
- Clinical Diagnostic and Laboratory Science,
- Clinical Statistics, Data Analysis & Data Management,
- Clinical Systems Management,
- Medical Writing, Communication and Documentation,
- Clinical Supply and Delivery,
- Clinical Trial Budgeting and Financial Management, or
- Clinical Research Training and Education.
- Prior experience using AI tools (e.g., generative AI platforms, automation tools, or AI-assisted research/analytics tools) in an academic, project, or work setting.
Additional InformationAll interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance
- Lilly arranges various intern summer activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, volunteer activities etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly.
- Interns will receive 1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shut-down (July 5th - July 9th)
- 1:1 mentoring from an experienced professional in the function
- Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly's LIFE fitness center, bike garage, and many other discounts
- If the intern's job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide subsidized housing
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$65,450-119,850
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$43,000 - $123,200
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k); pension; vacation benefits; eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly's compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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