Posted 25 August, 2026
Intern - R&D Operations COE Contracts and Business Support
Eli Lilly and Company
Cork, Cork, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 645442649
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.
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!
Purpose of the Team and Role
The R&D Operations Centre of Excellence (COE) supports Lilly Research Laboratories (LRL) by enabling collaborations with external partners through effective contract execution. These partnerships help Lilly advance potential new medicines, technologies, and innovations quickly and with quality.
The team manages a variety of research-related contracts, including confidentiality agreements, medical research agreements, and material transfer agreements. In addition, the COE supports several key operational areas, such as Preclinical Grants, Scientific Publications, governance of enterprise-critical Business Continuity Plans, and the Lilly Research Award Program.
R&D Operations also plays a role in supporting clinical trial functions (e.g., Data Management, Clinical Development, Patient Engagement) by overseeing third-party capabilities. This includes evaluating vendors, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), supporting clinical trial registration and reporting, and representing third-party management in regulatory inspections.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the R&D Operations COE, your main focus will be to support contracting processes and deliver an excellent experience for internal stakeholders by ensuring contracts are executed accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
Requirements
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.
#WeAreLillyUKandIreland
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!
Purpose of the Team and Role
The R&D Operations Centre of Excellence (COE) supports Lilly Research Laboratories (LRL) by enabling collaborations with external partners through effective contract execution. These partnerships help Lilly advance potential new medicines, technologies, and innovations quickly and with quality.
The team manages a variety of research-related contracts, including confidentiality agreements, medical research agreements, and material transfer agreements. In addition, the COE supports several key operational areas, such as Preclinical Grants, Scientific Publications, governance of enterprise-critical Business Continuity Plans, and the Lilly Research Award Program.
R&D Operations also plays a role in supporting clinical trial functions (e.g., Data Management, Clinical Development, Patient Engagement) by overseeing third-party capabilities. This includes evaluating vendors, ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), supporting clinical trial registration and reporting, and representing third-party management in regulatory inspections.
Key Responsibilities
As a member of the R&D Operations COE, your main focus will be to support contracting processes and deliver an excellent experience for internal stakeholders by ensuring contracts are executed accurately and efficiently.
Key responsibilities include:
- Monitor daily operational dashboards and work closely with subject matter experts to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders, resolving issues using process knowledge.
- Support clinical teams with compliance to third-party management procedures.
- Assist with oversight checks and governance activities related to clinical trial vendors.
- Contribute to the execution of business controls to ensure regulatory standards are met with regards third party oversight.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in third-level education (e.g., Law, Business, Finance) and eligible for student placement.
- Strong communication skills and a compliance-oriented mindset.
- Excellent self-management and organizational abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
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.
#WeAreLillyUKandIreland
