PhD Statistician Intern

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Company: Eli Lilly and Company

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

Our Global Statistical Sciences department includes over 200 people with advanced degrees in Statistics/Biostatistics. Our diverse population of global talent brings innovation to every aspect of our business – from Discovery Research to Clinical Development to Manufacturing and Real-world Evidence. We are playing a leading role in transforming the way the company develops medicines using state-of-the-art methods in adaptive designs, Bayesian statistics, causal inference, genetic/biomarker analysis, machine learning and more!

As an intern in our Global Statistical Sciences department, you will have an opportunity to gain technical expertise and contribute to cutting edge research. You will understand the patient and business needs and then design, execute, and analyze clinical and other studies. Your creativity and leadership are essential elements of bringing better solutions in our drug discovery and development. Within Lilly’s culture that values analytics and data-driven decisions, you will be part of the team that makes important contributions to our patients’ lives.

Responsibilities:
The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based upon current business needs.

• Partner with experts in statistics, basic science and medical to optimize drug discovery and development processes
• Introduce and apply innovative methodology and tools to solve critical problems

• Be accurate and creative in communicating results
• Be up to date on novel and state of the art data and analytics technologies and approaches
• Challenge yourself and others to be a life-long learner and always look for better ways to deliver

Lilly internships last for 12 continuous weeks beginning in May or June. Each intern will be assigned a project affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the organization and build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion, each intern will present their project highlights, findings, recommendations, and general internship accomplishments to senior leaders and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD Program in Statistics or Biostatistics, who will have completed third year of PhD program by June 2025.

Desired Experience:

• Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as SAS, R, Python, etc
• Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation
• Technical expertise and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis
• Creativity and innovation
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and strategic thinking

Additional Benefits:

• All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance and the business need
• Lilly arranges various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly.
• Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center and bike garage

• If the intern’s job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide travel arrangements and subsidized housing

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) offer strong support networks for their members and help our company develop talented individuals for future leadership roles. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia Network, African American Network, Chinese Culture Network, Early Career Professionals, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinos at Lilly, PRIDE (LGBTQ + Allies), Veterans Leadership Network, Women’s Network, Working and Living with Disabilities. Learn more about all of our groups.

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