Intern - Central clinical Services and Innovation - PAR

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. 

Positions: 1

Start date: January

Duration: 8 months

Salary: €30,500

Location: Lilly, GBS Little Island

Type: Hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to be on site 50% of the month in Little Island, Cork and 50% working remotely.

Course Eligibility:  Bsc or Msc in Health or Life Sciences, Public Health or Similar

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 47,000 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 patients around the world.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2,000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more.

Lilly offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking.  Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

The Clinical Central Services & Innovation (CCSI) organization helps advance awareness of and access to clinical research while supporting trial execution globally across all phases of development. The team partners across functions within Clinical Design, Delivery and Analytics and Product Research and Development to support innovative approaches that improve accessibility, reduce burden, and help accelerate clinical trials.

Within this area, the Pre-Assessed Referrals (PAR) team supports community-based approaches that increase awareness of clinical research opportunities and improve access for potential participants. This work helps connect people in local communities with clinical research through education, screening support, and innovative delivery models.

The Intern for Pre-Assessed Referrals will support the team with coordination, documentation, reporting, and continuous improvement activities related to community-based clinical trial support. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in clinical operations, project support, and cross-functional collaboration within a global organization.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the team in maintaining trackers, documents, and project materials related to PAR activities
• Assist with coordination of operational activities across internal teams and external partners
• Help prepare materials for updates, reporting, and team reviews
• Contribute to documentation of processes, workflows, and team resources
• Support meeting preparation, note capture, and follow-up on action items
• Assist with data collection and organization to support reporting, metrics, and dashboards
• Contribute to projects focused on process improvement, training materials, job aids, and team resources
• Learn how community-based delivery approaches support clinical trial accessibility and participant engagement

What You Will Gain

• Exposure to clinical trial operations and participant access strategies
• Experience working with cross-functional teams in a global environment
• Opportunities to build project coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Insight into how community-based innovation supports clinical trial delivery at Lilly

Qualifications/ Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Interest in clinical trials, healthcare innovation, and process improvement
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

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.