Manufacturing Science - Intern to Intern

Eli Lilly and Company•Us, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world. The internships are temporary summer positions that last for 12 CONTINUOUS weeks beginning in May or June 2027. Each science intern will be assigned a project affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the Tech Services Manufacturing Sciences (TSMS) or Quality organizations, building a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role scientists play in creating solutions for Eli Lilly and Company. These roles include areas such as science and technology, direct process support, as well as analytical laboratory support. This intern position exposes one to the technology, science, and regulatory requirements for making commercialized life-saving medicine in therapeutic areas including: diabetes, oncology, and endocrinology. Interns will interact with other engineering, manufacturing, and science professionals, including Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion of the work period, each intern will present their project highlights, findings and general internship accomplishments to science and manufacturing professionals. Project opportunities are available in, but not limited to, the following areas: Parenteral Products (injectable) Bulk Processing (small and large molecule) Global Delivery Devices.

Requirements

Currently attending college and completion of a BS or MS scientific discipline degree by August 2028.
Successful completion of a previous Lilly internship.
Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Analysis/problem assessment skills
Communication (oral and written) skills
Information/data monitoring skills
Quality orientation
Teamwork/interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Previous internship experience within the pharmaceutical industry

Responsibilities

Ensuring reliability of our manufacturing and utility systems
Searching for and implementing continuous improvements
Maintaining our facilities and processes in a state of compliance with US and global regulations
Managing capital projects
Designing and developing drug delivery systems
Develops and audits systems to ensure quality of medicine is achieved every time.
Expert on production science and compliance to solve manufacturing challenges and support technological improvements.
Performs critical analytical testing to confirm consistent product quality.
Evaluates and investigates testing results, as well as develops expertise to improve testing methods.
Oversees and develops scientific knowledge of the processes for making medicine.
Analyzes data and performs routine data monitoring to lead process improvements and identify trends.
Provide a practical real-life solution to a manufacturing business-related technical project.
Understand the scientific principles for manufacturing pharmaceutical substances, including the interaction with equipment.
Provide technical support to non-routine (e.g. deviation) investigations.
Be capable of preparing relevant technical documents, such as Reports, Change Controls, Regulatory submissions, Deviations, Protocols, etc.
Utilize the principles of Good Laboratory Practices/Good Manufacturing Practices and principles to analyze process intermediates, active pharma ingredients, and drug product in a Quality Control Lab (QCL) using analytical techniques such as wet chemistry, HPLC, ICP, AA, Titration, and/or Microbiological Assays.
Actively run a technical improvement agenda within the area of responsibility to drive process improvement.
Monitor and appropriately react to established statistically based metrics in real time to assess process variability and capability.
Work within cross-functional teams in a positive fashion to implement TSMS or Quality objectives and deliver business plans and quality objectives.
Work individually and with a supervisor to determine and achieve project goals driving process productivity through the implementation and execution of the project.
Document and present project accomplishments and progress.

Benefits

1 week of paid time off during the Lilly summer shutdown
Competitive salary
Free parking at their work site
Access to Lilly’s onsite facilities
Subsidized housing (if the intern's job position requires a move from another location)
Company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance)
Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
Life insurance and death benefits
Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)