Campus - CTDP Graduate Intern

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

1 week paid time off

Free parking

Mentoring

Job summary

Lilly invites motivated science students to join the Clinical Talent Development Internship Program in Indianapolis, IN. Interns will contribute to planning, design, and analytics within the CDDA organization, gaining exposure to multiple clinical development processes and AI‑assisted work practices.

Participants work on defined projects, with opportunities to build future technical leadership and understand the pharmaceutical industry, while aligning with Lilly’s commitment to ethical standards

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Graduate Program.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
• Prior internship or experience in clinical/pharmaceutical research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Trial Planning and Design.
• Clinical Trial Investigator Selection and Oversight.
• Patient Recruitment and Enrollment.
• Clinical Diagnostic and Laboratory Science.
• Clinical Systems Management.
• Medical Writing, Communication and Documentation.
• Clinical Supply and Delivery.
• Clinical Trial Budgeting and Financial Management.
• Clinical Research Training and Education.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication

Laboratory experience

Education

Enrolled in a Graduate Program

Tools

AI tools

Job description

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Organization Overview

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life‑changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us.

Functional Overview

CTDP Intern Overview: Lilly’s Clinical Talent Development Internship Program provides science students with the unique opportunity to work within a world‑class pharmaceutical company. Students will work in the Clinical Design, Delivery and Analytics (CDDA) organization, dedicated to planning and delivering Lilly’s clinical development programs. Our internship program helps us identify future technical talent and leaders allowing interns to gain technical expertise and understanding of the clinical development process, experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Lilly. We are looking for students majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, 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 helping accelerate new medicines to patients. Your work or project may include but are not limited to the following:

• Clinical Trial Planning and Design
• Clinical Trial Investigator Selection and Oversight
• Patient Recruitment and Enrollment
• Clinical Diagnostic and Laboratory Science
• Clinical Systems Management
• Medical Writing, Communication and Documentation
• Clinical Supply and Delivery
• Clinical Trial Budgeting and Financial Management
• Clinical Research Training and Education

The internship positions are located at Lilly premises in Indianapolis, IN. Each intern will be assigned a project providing the opportunity to actively contribute to the CDDA organizational goals, build a more comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role Eli Lilly and Company scientists play in delivering innovative medicines to patients. 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.

Basic Qualifications

Enrolled in a Graduate Program 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 Functional Job Skills & Preference

Team player with excellent communication skills.

Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience in Clinical Trial Planning and Design, Clinical Trial Investigator Selection and Oversight, Patient Recruitment and Enrollment, Clinical Diagnostic and Laboratory Science, Clinical Statistics, Data Analysis & Data Management, Clinical Systems Management, Medical Writing, Communication and Documentation, Clinical Supply and Delivery, Clinical Trial Budgeting and Financial Management, or Clinical Research Training and Education.

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.

Additional Information

All interns will be considered for full‑time positions based on their internship performance Lilly arranges various intern summer activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, volunteer activities etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly.

Interns will receive 1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shut‑down (July 5th – July 9th) 1:1 mentoring from an experienced professional in the function Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center, bike garage, and many other discounts If the intern's job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide subsidized housing.

About Eli Lilly and Company

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 proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,450-119,850 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 proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, 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 are open to all employees. Our current groups include: Africa, Middle East, Central Asia (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL). Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $43,000 - $123,200 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).

• 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
• Well‑being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
• Interns will receive 1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shut‑down (July 5th – July 9th)
• 1:1 mentoring from an experienced professional in the function
• Competitive salary
• Free parking at their work site
• Access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center, bike garage, and many other discounts
• Subsidized housing if the intern's job position requires a move from another location

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is $65,450-119,850.

Full‑time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance).

WeAreLilly We strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!