Campus - MS Statistics Intern

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.

As a Computational Statistician Intern, you will have the opportunity to partner with experts in statistics, data sciences, medical, regulatory, and clinical to lead a project that addresses research or business needs. With your statistics and statistical programming knowledge, you will understand the patient and business needs to deliver with high quality. Within Lilly’s culture that values analytics and data-driven decisions, you will be part of the team that makes important contributions to patients’ lives.

You will have the opportunity to learn about the pharmaceutical industry and how statistics and analytics play a role at Eli Lilly and Company.

The job tasks listed below outline the scope of the position. The application of these tasks may vary, based upon current business needs. Utilize statistics and programming skills on the project that will have impact in the Statistics, Data and Analytics organization. Lead the project by understanding the background and impact. Collaborate with stakeholders in the project. Present to the organization on the technical aspects and the impact of the project.

Introduce and apply innovative thinking to the project. 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.

Enrolled in and attending a graduate-level curriculum leading to a Master’s degree in Statistics, Biostatistics, or MSPH with a concentration in Statistics or Biostatistics at the time of the internship.

• Proficient in statistical programming languages/software such as R, SAS, Spotfire, WinBUG, etc.
• Interpersonal communication skills for effective customer consultation
• Teamwork and leadership skills
• Technical expertise and application with working knowledge of experimental design and statistical analysis
• Self-management skills with a focus on results for timely and accurate completion of competing deliverables
• Resource management skills
• Creativity and innovation
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and critical thinking
• 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.

All interns will be considered for full-time positions based on their internship performance. Lilly arranges various intern 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…