Visiting Scientist - Fixed Duration EmployeeThe Visiting Scientist Fellowship is a one-year postgraduate program that introduces participants to various medical, commercial, clinical development, project management, health outcomes, and regulatory aspects of the pharmaceutical industry. It is designed to train professionals for a career in the pharmaceutical industry by allowing them hands-on experience with the drug development process. The visiting scientist fellow is assigned to one department yet has continuous contact with other functional areas. Interviews for these positions will begin in October 2026 with an anticipated start date in June or July of 2027.
We anticipate offering the following positions:- Medical Development Clinical Research Scientist: Cardiovascular
- Global/US Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist: Cardiometabolic Health
- Global Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist, Disease State & Standards: Cardiometabolic Health
- Medical Affairs Clinical Research Scientist: Oncology
- Medical Affairs: Neuroscience
- Early Phase Medical Affairs (EPMA): Oncology
- Global Medical Affairs Research, Innovation and Excellence: Immunology
- Medical Omnichannel
- Patient Assistance Programs
- Global Medical Information
For more information regarding these positions or for the most up to date listing of our positions, please visit our website Visiting Scientist | Lilly
Basic Qualifications - PharmD, MD/DO, relevant PhD and/or Master's degree
- Completion of required degree by June 2027 but not earlier than 2024
- 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 Skills/Preferences- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
- A demonstrated ability to learn quickly
- 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.
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.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$86,000
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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