Internships at Lilly

 Internships are the primary entry point into a career at Lilly, with many interns receiving full-time offers. Our 10-12 week internship program for undergraduate and MBA students offers you the opportunity to tackle real business problems through exciting and innovative assignments.

Explore Areas of Interest

Clinical Research & Development Our clinical R&D professionals are dedicated to developing innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes. 
Data and Analytics The Data & Analytics (DnA) organization at Lilly plays a pivotal role in transforming clinical development through data-driven insights and operational excellence. Our professionals in DnA are committed to accelerating the delivery of innovative medicines by improving the accuracy, efficiency, and speed of clinical trials.
Engineering & Manufacturing Sciences Engineers at Lilly drive continuous improvement, manage capital projects, innovate drug delivery systems, optimize our manufacturing processes, promote sustainability, ensure safety and compliance, and thoroughly analyze and optimize processes within their respective areas.
Enterprise Meeting Services Lilly’s EMS team is a dynamic, centralized group of experts who manage every detail of meetings and congresses—from strategy and logistics to finance and vendor coordination.
Finance The finance function at Lilly is dedicated to providing strategic financial insights, managing resources efficiently, and supporting the company's mission to make life better for people around the world.
Human Resources The Lilly HR function plays a vital role in the company's future by working with business leaders to develop the appropriate HR strategy.
Marketing & PRA Marketing and Pricing, Reimbursement and Access (PRA) work together to ensure patients benefit from innovative medicines. Marketing drives impactful strategies to communicate product value, while PRA ensures affordability and access through tailored commercialization and reimbursement approaches.
Pharmaceutical Project Management Pharmaceutical Project Management provides strategic and operational drug development leadership across the R&D functions.
Pre-Clinical Research & Development Our clinical R&D professionals are dedicated to developing innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes. 
Procurement Our procurement professionals are dedicated to sourcing high-quality materials and services, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization.
Sales
Our sales professionals are passionate about making a difference in people's lives by providing valuable information and support to healthcare professionals.
STEM Overview
Whether your passion is science, technology, engineering, or manufacturing, Lilly offers a variety of exciting opportunities within the STEM fields. Explore career opportunities by selecting your area of interest.
Supply Chain The Supply Chain function at Lilly works to provide fast, flexible, and innovative supply solutions. 
Technology Whether you're interested in software engineering, cybersecurity, data engineering, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or any other IT field, Technology at Lilly offers a lot to explore your interests and contribute to meaningful initiatives that make a difference.

Internship Perks

Our internship program is more than a summer job; it's a gateway to meaningful experiences, professional growth, and lasting connections.

Internship Perks Include:
•    Real-world experience in a corporate setting
•    Professional development/mentorship
•    Competitive Salary
•    Intern and Community Events
•    1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shutdown
•    Intern to Full-Time positions based on internship performance and business needs

 

The process

01
Apply
Campus recruiting teams visit colleges during the fall and sometimes spring to identify potential internship candidates. Students can apply during these recruitment periods. 
*Internship applications are open to all candidates, even if Lilly does not visit your university campus.
02
Interview Once interviewees are selected, virtual interviews are conducted across various academic disciplines.
03
Decision Interviewees will be notified of internship decisions by phone or email. Strategic decisions regarding full-time recruitment are made based on internship performance and business needs. 

FAQs from Students

Stay Connected

Join Our Campus Talent Community If you are currently in school and looking for internship opportunities, visit the Eli Lilly and Company RippleMatch page to learn more about our student career area talent communities.