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Lilly-Lilly

Doctoral Internship, Fall 2027

Lilly-Lilly

. Work in the Drug Discovery or Development areas of a world-class pharmaceutical company .

Posted 11/4/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $43,000 - $123,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI/ML applications within drug discovery and development, alongside a strong foundation in biological and chemical sciences. Prioritizes accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards in research while effectively collaborating in a team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Ph.D. Or PharmD EnrollmentAI/ML ExperienceBiological Testing Of CompoundsAnalytical DevelopmentCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills
Bioassay DevelopmentOrganic SynthesisPeptide SynthesisComputational BiologyComputational ChemistryMolecular BiologyProtein ExpressionPurificationAnalytical MethodsFlow Chemistry
Soft Skills
Team PlayerCritical Thinking
Tools & Technologies
AI ToolsGenerative AI PlatformsAutomation ToolsAI-Assisted Research Tools
Industry Keywords
Drug DiscoveryPharmaceutical ResearchChemical ModalityDelivery DevicesDrug Product Design

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work in the Drug Discovery or Development areas of a world-class pharmaceutical company
  • Contribute to cutting-edge research and actively contribute to a Discovery or Development project
  • Build technical expertise and understanding of the drug development process
  • Build fluency with AI tools used across the business
  • Apply critical thinking to AI-assisted work and prioritize accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards
  • Potentially work on AI/ML, analytical development, bioassay development, biological testing of compounds, organic and peptide synthesis, chemical modality, computational biology, computational chemistry, delivery devices, molecular biology, protein expression, purification, characterization, analytical methods and formulation, flow chemistry, or drug product design and performance
  • Diversify technical skills and gain a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and Lilly scientists’ role in delivering innovative medicines
  • Participate in intern activities, professional development, and learning opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Enrolled in a Ph.D. or PharmD program with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Team player with excellent communication skills
  • Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience in AI/ML, analytical development, bioassay development, biological testing of compounds, organic and peptide synthesis, chemical modality, computational biology, computational chemistry, delivery devices, molecular biology, protein expression, purification, characterization, analytical methods and formulation, flow chemistry, or drug product design and performance
  • Prior experience using AI tools, such as generative AI platforms, automation tools, or AI-assisted research/analytics tools, in an academic, project, or work setting
  • Accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards when using AI-assisted work

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Free parking at the work site
  • Access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center
  • Bike garage
  • Discounts
  • Subsidized housing if the intern’s position requires a move from another location
  • Intern activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, and volunteer activities
  • Professional development and learning opportunities
  • 1:1 mentoring from an experienced professional
  • Company bonus eligibility for full-time equivalent employees, depending in part on company and individual performance
  • Company-sponsored 401(k) eligibility
  • Pension
  • Vacation benefits
  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits
  • Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts
  • Life insurance and death benefits
  • Time off and leave of absence benefits
  • Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities