Undergrad Pharmaceutical Project Management – 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.

Lilly offers:

• A Purposeful Career-bringing together people who discover and deliver life-changing medicines that improve peoples’ lives around the world.
• A Balance of Work and Life-creating an environment for employees to be productive in both their lives and their work.
• An Opportunity for Growth-providing opportunities for each individual to develop and advance professionally.
• A Diverse Culture-committed to uniting individuals across cultures, and developing a comfortable, connected, environment that values diverse thought.

We’re looking for:

• Highly motivated and driven leaders
• Individuals with integrity, excellence and respect for people
• Individuals who want to make a difference in someone else’s life

Responsibilities

Pharma Project Management Intern overview:

Pharma Project Management internships allow students to gain practical experience in drug development and project management while applying essential skills to influence real-time projects. You will:

• Develop transferable skills in business, project management, and leadership.
• Learn about the drug development process and how project managers lead cross-functional teams to create and execute development strategies for new therapies.
• Participate in a project to understand how the therapeutic area and disease state affect the development plan, showcasing your leadership, teamwork, and communication skills by presenting your findings to Project Management leadership.
• Participate in activities to get to know Lilly’s drug development organization, improve your comprehension of Lilly’s position in the pharmaceutical sector, connect with Project Management leaders, and find out why Indianapolis is an excellent city to begin a career.

Basic Qualifications

Requirements:

• Seeking a Bachelor’s degree and actively enrolled in a tech or scientific discipline (e.g. Pharmaceutical Project Management, Data Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Finance, Computer Sciences or health-related field)
• Will graduate between Dec 2025 and May 2026
• Qualified candidates must be authorized to be legally employed in the United States. Lilly does not anticipate providing sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.

Additional Skills/Preferences

Desired Experience:

• Major with a concentration/emphasis in project management, healthcare business, or organizational leadership
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence
• Clearly demonstrated analytical thought and aptitude
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• Language fluency in English (written and verbal)

Additional Information

Additional Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Subsidized corporate housing or housing stipend offered
• Access to on-site fitness centers (LIFE center)
• Real-world projects
• Fun social and networking events throughout the summer
• Will be considered for full-time positions based on performance and business need

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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