Clinical Data Management Intern
$43,000 - $110,000 / year
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Job Description
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
Clinical Data Management Internship Overview:
Each intern may be assigned to an existing clinical trial to aid study teams in managing ongoing clinical research or work on innovation projects within clinical data management to help streamline processes within our organization. The intern will have an opportunity to actively contribute to the organization, build a comprehensive understanding of clinical research within the pharmaceutical industry, learn project management skills, and how Clinical Data Sciences impacts the creation of solutions for Lilly. Interns will interact and work alongside other Clinical Data Sciences professionals, including Lilly senior management. At the conclusion of the work period, each intern will present their project highlights, findings and general accomplishments to Clinical Data Sciences professionals. The role requires an in-depth understanding of data collection, data flow management, data quality, data technology, dataset delivery and data standards.
Depending on organizational needs, interns may be assigned to:
Clinical Trial Start-up
Clinical Trial Execution
Clinical Trial Lock
Automation/Innovation projects
Lilly internships last for 12 continuous weeks, beginning in the last week of May. Each intern will be assigned a project affording the opportunity to learn more about clinical data management and gain a deeper understanding of how clinical research works within the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities during the internship may include, not limited to:
Develop an understanding of processes and procedures within the Data and Analytics business unit
Understand database structure, content and meaning
Identify key data points and trends in data entry
Develop metrics and ad-hoc reports for clinical trials
Analyze clinical data reports to determine points of interest
Assist clinical study teams in maintaining overall trial health and meeting deadlines
Develop and implement solutions to improve data efficiencies
Basic Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a Master’s program for Health/Life Sciences, Health Administration, Public Health, or Epidemiology with an expected graduation date of Dec. 2026 – May 2027.
Additional Functional Job Skills & Preference
Knowledge of Excel or PowerBI
Exposure to programming languages such as R, Python, or SQL
Aptitude for applying technology solutions to business problems
Strong Analysis/Problem Assessment Skills
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom
Scientific/laboratory/healthcare background and/or experience
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
1:1 mentoring from an experienced professional in the function
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
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 - $110,000Full-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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