TDA Drug Discovery and Development Internship – Intern to ; Ph.D

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.

Lilly provides a unique opportunity to work in the Drug Discovery or Development areas of a world-class pharmaceutical company. We are looking for students majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutics or a related discipline to join our team of scientists. With Lilly you will have an opportunity to diversify your skillset while contributing to cutting edge research.

Your work may include but not limited to the following:

• Bio assay development
• Biological testing of compounds
• Organic and Peptide synthesis
• Chemical Modality
• Molecular biology
• Protein expression
• Purification, characterization, analytical methods and formulation
• Flow chemistry
• Project management
• Drug product design and performance
• Drug product manufacturing process development

The majority of our positions are located at our corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, IN with some opportunities at other sites. Work at Lilly will provide provide the opportunity to actively contribute to the Discovery or Development organization, build a more comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role Eli Lilly and Company scientists play in delivering innovative medicines to patients.

Enrolled in a PhD program with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline. Expected graduation by December 2027. Successful completion of a Drug Discovery and Development Internship.

You don't have to be an expert in the pharmaceutical Industry to join Lilly. First and foremost, Lilly is seeking leaders who have passion; a passion for innovation, a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and a passion for learning, development and global leadership. We seek self-starting individuals who demonstrate decision-making, project management and data analysis skills. Strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills are also needed to perform successfully.

• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience

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 () 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)
• Ch…