PhD Statistician Intern: AI‑Powered Drug Discovery

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Mentoring program

Free parking

Fitness center access

Housing assistance

Job summary

Lilly in Indianapolis is seeking a PhD student in Statistics or Biostatistics for a Global Statistical Sciences internship. You will design, execute, and analyze clinical studies, applying advanced methods and AI tools in a fast-paced environment to support drug discovery and development.

You will learn from leaders, contribute technically, and collaborate across disciplines while gaining exposure to cutting-edge analytics and real-world evidence initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD student in Statistics/Biostatistics; will complete 3rd year by May 2027.

Responsibilities

• Partner with experts in statistics, basic science and medical to optimize drug discovery and development processes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Statistical analysis

Creative thinking

Problem solving

AI tools experience

Education

PhD in Statistics or Biostatistics

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Job description

Lilly in Indianapolis is seeking a PhD student in Statistics or Biostatistics for a Global Statistical Sciences internship. You will design, execute, and analyze clinical studies, applying advanced methods and AI tools in a fast-paced environment to support drug discovery and development.

You will learn from leaders, contribute technically, and collaborate across disciplines while gaining exposure to cutting-edge analytics and real-world evidence initiatives.