Eli Lilly (Prevail Therapeutics) TDA Undergraduate and Graduate Summer Internship

About Prevail Therapeutics

Prevail Therapeutics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company, is focused on developing novel gene therapies for Parkinson’s disease and other genetically defined neurodegenerative diseases. Prevail is based in New York city at the Alexandria Center for Life Sciences

Intern Overview

Lilly’s internship program provides science students the unique opportunity to work in the Drug Discovery or Development areas of a world-class pharmaceutical company. Our 12-week internship program helps us identify future technical talent and leaders and allows interns to gain technical expertise and understanding of the drug development process, experience our culture and see the variety of career paths available at Lilly. This internship will take place during the Summer of 2025 with start dates in May and June 2025.

We are looking for students majoring in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, all fields of engineering, pharmaceutics, or a related discipline to join our team of scientists.  As an intern you will have an opportunity to diversify your skillset while contributing to cutting edge research.

Your work or project may include but are not limited to the following:

• Bio assay development
• Biological testing of compounds
• Organic and Peptide synthesis
• Chemical Modality
• Molecular biology
• Protein expression
• Purification, characterization, analytical methods, and formulation
• Flow chemistry
• Project management
• Drug product design and performance
• Drug product manufacturing process development

This internship position is located at Prevail Therapeutics. Prevail is based in New York city at the Alexandria Center for Life Sciences. Each intern will be assigned a project providing the opportunity to actively contribute to the Discovery or Development organization, build a more comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, and the role Eli Lilly and Company scientists play in delivering innovative medicines to patients.

Recruiting Departments

• Process Development
• Analytical Development
• Preclinical Research and Development
• Translational Biomarkers and Bioanalytics
• Genome Engineering and Modeling

Requirements

• Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program with a concentration in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutics, or a related discipline, for Fall 2025.

Desired Experience

• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Previous laboratory or pharmaceutical research experience

You don't have to be an expert in the pharmaceutical Industry to join Lilly. First and foremost, Lilly is seeking leaders who have passion; a passion for innovation, a passion for making a difference in people’s lives and a passion for learning, development, and global leadership. We seek self-starting individuals who demonstrate decision-making, project management and data analysis skills. Strong problem solving, organizational, and analytical skills are also needed to perform successfully.

Additional Benefits

• All interns will be considered for full-time positions, or an additional internship based on their internship performance and the business need.
• Lilly arranges various intern activities including sporting events, dinners, lunch and learns, etc. to provide opportunities for socializing, professional development, and learning more about Lilly.
• Interns will receive a competitive salary.
• If the intern's job position requires a move from another location, Lilly will provide subsidized housing.

Application

Please attach and send your resume through handshake. Following resume review, Lilly will send another application to move forward with the interview process.

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