Intern Medical Information Science

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: June 2027

Duration: 12 weeks

Salary: €30,500 pro rata

Location: Lilly GBS, Little Island Cork

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: UCC Students from a Life Sciences, Pharmacy or a similar related field.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 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. Eli Lilly Cork 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.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, embRACE, LGBTQ+ & Ally and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond.

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

Job Position Overview:

The Medical Information organisation at Lilly combines scientific knowledge and communication expertise to deliver medical communications that are meaningful and relevant to healthcare professionals and patients, enhancing patient care and advancing the quality and transparency of Lilly research. With increasing customer demand for virtual communication and self-service options, the team translates complex science into actionable online information that enables patients and healthcare professionals to make informed, balanced treatment decisions. The Intern, Medical Information Science supports this mission by creating patient-friendly scientific content, supporting compliance activities, supporting data analysis and the generation of insights, and embracing AI-driven tools.

Responsibilities:

• Embrace and promote the use of AI-driven tools and identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance team operations and efficiency.
• Support data analysis and generate insights to inform team decisions and content priorities.
• Assist the content team in proactively creating standard scientific answers to frequently asked questions from healthcare professionals and patients.
• Develop accurate, balanced and objective information for the Lilly Medical Information patient website, translating complex science into easily understandable content and enhancing it with visual design to encourage better decision making.
• Support compliance activities by assisting in the review and maintenance of documentation and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, internal policies and applicable industry standards.

Basic Qualifications:

• Education Level: Currently enrolled in third-level education and ready to pursue a student placement as part of an undergraduate or master's programme.
• Experience: No prior work experience required. Good working knowledge of online platforms and strong writing skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific information and data into succinct, technically correct and readable content that patients can understand and use to make decisions.
• Certifications: N/A
• Licenses: N/A
• Language Requirements: Advanced written and verbal English skills.
• Required Skills Testing: N/A.

Additional Skills/ Preferences:

• Previous work experience in the Health Sciences sector.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific information into clear, technically correct documents for patients and healthcare professionals.
• Proven ability to prioritize and complete key tasks and deliverables in a dynamic, evolving environment.
• Proven ability to work in a regional/global team environment and communicate effectively with internal business partners of all levels and disciplines.
• Proven ability to apply creative and innovative thinking to improve information design.
• Proficient in using online platforms and AI-driven tools to improve efficiency.
• Enthusiasm for learning how the Lilly Medical Information team delivers timely and tailored answers to customers.

Additional Information:

• Position Location: IE: Little Island, Cork
• Travel Percentage (%): N/A
• Shift Information: N/A

NOTE: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the job requirements at the time it was prepared. The job requirements of any position may change over time and may include additional responsibilities not specifically described in the job description. For GMP purposes, the job description should be updated for significant changes. As always, you should consult your supervisor regarding your job responsibilities and any related duties required for the position.

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.