Lilly Research Laboratories TDA - 2027 Summer Undergraduate and Master's Internship

Eli Lilly and Company•San Diego, IN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Lilly Research Laboratories is hiring interns for its 2027 summer internship program in Drug Discovery or Development. The program is designed for science students to gain technical expertise, learn about the drug development process and Lilly’s culture, and explore career paths at the company. Interns will be assigned a project where they can contribute to the Discovery or Development organization and learn about the pharmaceutical industry and Lilly scientists’ role in delivering medicines to patients. Projects may involve AI/ML, analytical or bioassay development, biological testing of compounds, organic and peptide synthesis, chemical modalities, computational biology or chemistry, delivery devices, molecular biology, protein expression, purification and characterization, analytical methods and formulation, flow chemistry, or drug product design and performance. Interns are expected to use AI tools with curiosity and critical thinking while prioritizing accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards. Positions are based at Lilly’s corporate headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, and may also be located in Lebanon, Indiana; Boston, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; Pasadena, California; or South San Francisco, California. The internship takes place in summer 2027, with start dates in May and June. Lilly will consider interns for full-time roles based on internship performance.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an undergraduate or master’s degree program concentrated in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering, biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline.
Be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not sponsor or support work authorization or visas for this role.
Be a team player with excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience in an area relevant to the listed project fields.
Prior experience using AI tools, such as generative AI platforms, automation tools, or AI-assisted research or analytics tools, in an academic, project, or work setting.

Responsibilities

Complete an assigned project contributing to Lilly’s Drug Discovery or Development organization.
Contribute to cutting-edge research in an area that may include AI/ML, analytical development, bioassay development, biological testing, synthesis, computational science, molecular biology, protein expression, formulation, or drug product design and performance.
Use AI tools thoughtfully, applying critical thinking and prioritizing accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
Build technical expertise and understanding of the drug development process and pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

One week of paid time off during Lilly’s summer shutdown, July 5–9, 2027.
One-to-one mentoring from an experienced professional in the function.
Competitive salary.
Free parking at the work site.
Access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center and bike garage.
Other discounts.
Subsidized housing if the internship requires relocation.
Potential consideration for full-time positions based on internship performance.
Intern activities, including sporting events, dinners, lunch-and-learns, volunteer activities, and opportunities for socializing and professional development.
Eligible employees may participate in a company-sponsored 401(k) and pension.
Eligible employees may receive vacation benefits, medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and death benefits, time-off and leave benefits, and well-being benefits.