Business Insights & Analytics Intern

At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve. This is hard, urgent, selfless work—but it’s work worth doing. If you’re driven by purpose and ready to bring your best to work that truly matters for patients, we invite you to join us. 

Organization Overview

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.

Business Insights & AnalyticsOverview:

You will be responsible for conducting analyses and communicating results in support of Brands/Functions supported by the Business Insights and Analytics team within Lilly USA.  As an intern, you will develop understanding of various US Affiliate data sources, build an understanding of marketing tactics and strategies, and use/build processes to analyze data and communicate key outputs to decision makers. As part of BI&A, you will contribute to a growing and dynamic team of professionals whose main goal is to help our marketing, finance, and business leadership partners achieve improve patient lives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop understanding of Brand/Business Unit strategies, market dynamics, and data sources
• Implement analytic solutions that provide data driven insights, help answer critical questions and meet business partner decision needs (project specifications will be provided by your Lilly Intern supervisor and will be aligned to intern’s interests and background)
• Ensure analytics recommendations and key workstreams align to the broader organizational strategy
• Proactively partner across BI&A for shared learning and to continue to elevate our analytics practice
• Ensure compliance with all privacy and contractual obligations related to the use of data

Basic Qualifications: 

• Enrolled as a full-time Undergraduate student
• Rising Senior (currently a Junior) with an expected graduation date between December 2027 – August 2028
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, or a related field

• Qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Lilly will not provide support for or sponsor work authorization or visas for this role, including but not limited to F-1 CPT, 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

• Competence in at least one analytical Coding Language (R, SAS, Python, etc)
• Prior experience using AI tools (e.g., generative AI platforms, automation tools, or AI-assisted research/analytics tools) in an academic, project, or work setting.
• Broad awareness and working knowledge of statistical modeling
• Experience with prescription claims data
• Experience developing reports/dashboards in visualization applications (Tableau, Power-BI, R-Shiny, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills coupled with business acumen and the ability to think strategically and independently in an ambiguous environment
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Competence in querying relational data
• Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal influencing skills and prioritization skills with attention to detail
• High level of motivation and a strong desire to find creative solutions to challenging situations

Additional Information

• As part of Lilly's commitment to innovation, interns will have the opportunity to build fluency with AI tools used across the business. We expect interns to approach these tools with curiosity, apply critical thinking to AI-assisted work, and always prioritize accuracy, confidentiality, and ethical standards in how they use them.
• 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
• 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
• If the intern's job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide subsidized housing

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 (AMECA), Black Employees at Lilly (BE@Lilly), Chinese Culture Network (CCN), EnAble, Evolve, Lilly Indian Network (LIN), Organization of Latinx at Lilly (OLA), Pride (LGBTQ+ Allies), Veterans Leadership Network (VLN) and Women’s Initiative for Leading at Lilly (WILL).

Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

$65,600 (Bachelors) - $85,000 (Masters)

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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