TDA Graduate – Summer 2025 Internship

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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.

Intern Overview:

Lilly’s internship program provides science students the unique opportunity to work in the Drug Discovery or Development areas of a world-class pharmaceutical company. Our internship program helps us identify future technical talent and leaders and allows interns to gain technical expertise and understanding of the drug development process, experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Lilly. This internship will take place during the Summer of 2025, with various start dates in May and June.

We are looking for students majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, all fields of engineering, pharmaceutics, 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 cutting edge research.

Your work or project may include but are not limited to the following:

• Bioassay development

• Biological testing of compounds

• Organic and Peptide synthesis

• Chemical Modality

• Molecular biology

• Protein expression

• Purification, characterization, analytical methods, and formulation

• Flow chemistry

• Project management

• Drug product design and performance

• Drug product manufacturing process development

The internship positions are located at our corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN with other possible locations in Cambridge, MA; Boston, MA; New York City, NY; San Diego, CA; Pasadena, CA and Philadelphia, PA. Each intern will be assigned a project providing the opportunity to actively contribute to the Discovery or Development organization, build a more comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role Eli Lilly and Company scientists play in delivering innovative medicines to patients.

Requirements:

• Enrolled in a PhD or master’s program with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics, or a related discipline.

• Students must have at least one academic term remaining following the completion of the internship.

Desired Experience:

• Team player with excellent communication skills

• Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience

You don’t have to be an expert in the pharmaceutical Industry to join Lilly. First and foremost, Lilly is seeking leaders who have passion; a passion for innovation, a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and a passion for learning, development, and global leadership. We seek self-starting individuals who demonstrate decision-making, project management and data analysis skills. Strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills are also needed to perform successfully.

Additional Benefits:

• All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance.

• 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 as well as access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center and bike garage.

• Lilly will provide subsidized housing if the intern’s job position requires a move from another location.

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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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