AI-Driven Drug Discovery Internship (Summer 2027)

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis invites motivated interns to join the Drug Discovery/Development teams for Summer 2027. Enrolled students in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or engineering disciplines will gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted research and cutting-edge laboratory techniques.

You will contribute to AI/ML analytical development, bioassay work, and biological testing of compounds while exploring multiple career paths within Lilly’s innovative medicines portfolio.

Qualifications

• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Prior laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience in AI/ML Analytical development, Bioassay development, Biological testing of compounds, Organic and Peptide synthesis, Computational biology/chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AI/ML analytical development and bioassay work.
• Participate in biological testing of compounds and purification/analysis.
• Support drug product design, delivery devices, and formulation activities.
• Collaborate across teams to advance discovery or development projects.

Skills

Team player with communication

AI/ML analytics

Bioassay development

Biological testing

Computational biology

Molecular biology

Education

Biology/Chemistry/Biochemistry/Engineering (various)

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis invites motivated interns to join the Drug Discovery/Development teams for Summer 2027. Enrolled students in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, or engineering disciplines will gain hands-on experience with AI-assisted research and cutting-edge laboratory techniques.

You will contribute to AI/ML analytical development, bioassay work, and biological testing of compounds while exploring multiple career paths within Lilly’s innovative medicines portfolio.