CAMPUS - Lilly Scholars at Purdue - Fall 2026

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.

Program Overview:

The Lilly Scholars at Purdue internship program is a novel and exciting opportunity to provide Lilly Scholars with early exposure to pharmaceutical manufacturing to help inform and motivate their educational and career pursuits. The internship will provide scholars with the unique opportunity to work in Lilly’s manufacturing areas after their first year of college. The internship program will allow Lilly to connect and build relationships with this group of early talent as well as provide a transparent experience for the scholars to experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Lilly.

In summary, it is the total overall experience. The people, the projects, and the activities provide a wonderful landscape of learning and a platform for strengthening skills. Scholars will get the opportunity to work with highly capable leaders and mentors who have developed the ability to provide valuable coaching and feedback.

Internship Experience:

Each scholar will be assigned to a cross-functional team supporting manufacturing where they will support and experience the various roles involved with pharmaceutical manufacturing including Engineering, Technical Services Manufacturing Sciences, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental, Supply Chain, and other functions that work together on process support teams. Scholars will have the opportunity to experience day-to-day operations as well as work on specific assignments and projects under the direction and guidance of others. Scholars will engage in problem solving and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in various aspects of manufacturing support and actively contribute to the manufacturing organization, build a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and the role talent plays at creating solutions for Eli Lilly and Company. Scholars will interact with other manufacturing professionals, including Lilly senior management. Professional development and social events will be held throughout the internship. At the conclusion of the work period, each scholar will present their project highlights, findings, and general internship accomplishments to manufacturing professionals and leaders.

Key Objectives:

• Work under the guidance and direction of a supervisor and mentor to complete defined tasks and progress a project in manufacturing and quality

• Document and present project accomplishments

• Gain exposure and awareness of pharmaceutical manufacturing roles

Requirements:

• Currently attending Purdue as a Lilly Scholar and have completed at least first year in a BS program

• Must be available to start on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Additional Information:

• Positions located in Indianapolis and Lebanon, IN

• Lilly arranges various intern activities such as social events, tours, lunch and learns, etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

• Interns will receive competitive compensation and free parking at their work site, as well as access to Lilly’s LIFE fitness center and bike garage

• Lilly will provide housing at reduced cost to students

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

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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