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Undergrad Technology - Intern
- Lilly (Indianapolis, IN)
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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.
Functional** **Overview & Responsibilities
At Lilly, we’re not just creating medicines—we’re revolutionizing how they’re discovered, developed, manufactured, and delivered through the power of technology. From AI-driven drug discovery and cloud-native platforms to smart connected devices and robotic manufacturing facilities, we’re building the digital backbone of the next generation of healthcare. Lilly offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of deep tech and human health—where your ideas and your curiosity can help change lives.
The Lilly Technology group is looking for curious, self-motivated interns who thrive on solving complex problems and making real-world impact. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to meaningful innovation in medicine, we need you.
As a Lilly Technology intern, you’ll be matched with a project aligned to your skills, interests, and career goals. Each project is designed with clear objectives that contribute to our mission of delivering life-changing medicines. You’ll gain hands-on experience, collaborate with experts, and develop a deep understanding of how technology powers the medicine industry.
Explore the Frontiers of Tech + Medicine Innovation
As a Lilly Technology Intern, you may have the opportunity to work in one or more of these high-impact, future-shaping domains:
• Data Science & Artificial Intelligence – Transform massive datasets into actionable insights and intelligent automation that accelerate drug discovery and patient care.
• Cloud Engineering - Architect and scale secure, resilient cloud ecosystems that serve as the digital foundation for global innovation.
• Data Engineering - Design and optimize data pipelines and platforms that power real-time analytics, machine learning, and decision-making at scale.
• Software Product Engineering - Build next-generation tools and platforms that empower scientists, clinicians, and patients, driving creativity and accelerating progress.
• Integrated Product Systems - Connect the digital and physical world through smart medicines, connected devices, and intelligent health platforms.
• Product Leadership - Shape the vision, roadmap, and adoption of transformative technologies that redefine how medicine is delivered.
• Systems Engineering - Orchestrate complex, high-impact systems that drive enterprise-wide transformation and operational excellence.
• User Experience Design – Design intuitive, human-centered digital experiences that seamlessly blend functionality with aesthetics, enhancing usability and delivering measurable impact.
• Cybersecurity - Be the digital guardian—designing and deploying advanced defenses to protect our people, platforms, and patients.
• Intelligent Robotics & Embodied Artificial Intelligence - Push the boundaries of automation with robotic systems and physical AI that brings precision, speed, and intelligence to manufacturing medicine and beyond.
Key** **Responsibilities** **:
+ Leverage cutting edge technology to drive real world impact and improve patient outcomes
+ Work directly with business partners and end users as a technical liaison
+ Collaborate on technology projects to fulfill a business need or drive a business outcome
+ Understand functional business areas, their current and immediate needs, and anticipate future needs
+ Respond, translate, and build customer requirements using your business and technical knowledge
+ Propose solutions and influence business decisions
+ Lead your own priorities and allocation of time to deliver the needs of business
Lilly internships last for 12 continuous weeks beginning in May or June. Each intern will be matched to a project affording the opportunity to actively contribute to the organization and build a comprehensive understanding of the medicine industry. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the summer. At the conclusion, each intern will present their project highlights, findings, recommendations, and general internship accomplishments to senior leaders and stakeholders.
Basic Qualifications
+ Currently attending a college/university and will have completed your sophomore or junior year by June 2026 in an Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Statistics, Cybersecurity, Business, and/or computer related academic program.
+ Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor the following work authorization or visas for this role: F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, J-1, H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, or L-1.
Additional** **Functional Job Skills & Preference
+ Career interest in technology and a passion for applying technology solutions to help patients live better lives
+ Solid skills in problem analysis and problem solving
+ Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
+ Proven teamwork/interpersonal skills
+ Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
+ Familiarity with design, development, and operational methodologies (I.e. Agile, Waterfall, ITIL)
+ Passion for working in an inclusive environment
+ Familiarity with gathering and writing technical requirements
+ Familiarity with Agile concepts, methodology and framework
Additional Information
+ 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 (June 29th, 2026 – July 3rd, 2026
+ Interns will receive a competitive salary and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center, bike garage, and many other discounts
+ If the intern's job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide subsidized housing
+ Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from work.
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 ( https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation ) 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 Network, Black Employees at Lilly, Chinese Culture Network, Japanese International Leadership Network (JILN), Lilly India Network, Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), PRIDE (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN), Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL), enAble (for people with disabilities). Learn more about all of our groups.
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location. The anticipated wage for this position is
$43,000 - $110,000
Full-time equivalent employees also will be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including 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; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.
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At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!
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