Marketing Intern, Oncology

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. 

Marketing Intern - Oncology 

At Lilly, we’re inspired to make a difference in people’s lives every day – through the discovery of life-changing medicines, better understanding of disease management and support for people living with illness and their families and friends. You have an opportunity to bring your energy, innovative approach and creativity to help bring important medicines to patients. 

Our work today – from our research programs to our volunteer initiatives – is a reflection of our heritage of uniting caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world.

Our team is focused, open, and collaborative. We aim to provide a start-up culture environment, within the larger umbrella of a global pharmaceutical company. We will work collaboratively and quickly to innovate in our way of working. You will have broad exposure to different business areas within Lilly and will gain a rich experience in the pharma industry.

Job Description 

We are excited to have you join our oncology marketing team. This internship will provide you with valuable experience and skills that will benefit your future career in marketing. We look forward to seeing your contributions and helping you grow as a marketing professional. 

Tasks and Responsibilities 

Market Research: Conduct thorough research on the oncology market, including competitor analysis, market trends, and customer needs. Prepare detailed reports and presentations based on your findings. 

• Content Creation: Assist in creating engaging and informative content for various marketing channels, including social media, blogs, and newsletters. Ensure that all content is accurate, relevant, and aligned with our brand messaging.
• Campaign Support: Help plan and execute marketing campaigns, including digital and traditional marketing strategies. Monitor campaign performance and provide insights for improvement.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing and promoting oncology-related events, such as webinars, conferences, and workshops.
• Data Analysis: Analyze marketing data to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and strategies. Use data-driven insights to make recommendations for future marketing efforts.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the marketing team and other departments to ensure cohesive and effective marketing strategies. Participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions.

What to Expect: 

• Learning Opportunities: Gain hands-on experience in various aspects of oncology marketing. Learn from experienced professionals and receive mentorship throughout your internship. 
• Professional Development: Develop essential marketing skills, such as market research, content creation, campaign management, and data analysis. Enhance your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Industry Exposure: Get an inside look at the healthcare industry, specifically in the field of oncology. Understand the unique challenges and opportunities in marketing oncology products and services. 
• Networking: Build valuable connections with professionals in the healthcare and marketing industries. Attend industry events and expand your professional network. 
• Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that have a direct impact on our marketing efforts and the promotion of our oncology products and services. 

Who we are looking for: 

• Education and qualifications: ongoing Master’s degree 
• Scientific background with learning agility to understand a specialty therapy area 
• Passionate about bringing innovative science to Canadian patients 
• Strong communication skills written, verbal, and presenting to others 
• Strong inter-personal skills and ability to build strong relationships across functions 
• Collaborative approach to working in a team environment 
• Project management skills – capable of coordinating multiple priorities 
• Proactive entrepreneurial approach to work and contributing new ideas 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing needs of the business 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

• Number of vacancies: 2

• Start and end dates: January 4th, 2027 to December 23rd, 2027 

• Potential for an earlier start in December 2026 in a part-time and remote model for proactive onboarding, after which resuming to a full-time hybrid model January 2027. Subject to the needs of the team, and availability. 

• Supervisor name: Jennifer Waitman

• Salary: 29$/hour 

• This is a hybrid role – onsite presence at our downtown Toronto office will be at least 10 days per month, determined in collaboration with your manager and based on business needs. You will be eligible to receive a per diem for each day you work on site.  

• Interns are eligible for paid vacation and sick days.  

HOW TO APPLY: 

• Thank you for applying through the MBiotech portal IN ADDITION TO this Workday application.

• This additional step is required so that you are in our system from the start for ease of scheduling purposes through the HRS team.

• If you are applying to multiple internship roles at Lilly, kindly use the “use my last application” option for a streamlined process.

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 does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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 may also 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 pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) 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.