Lilly StarT Communications Intern

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 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 people around the world.

What is Lilly StarT?

Lilly StarT is a one-year talent program designed for junior and senior university students in relevant fields of study, offering an opportunity to join our business functions.

The program aims to grow exceptional talents who are eager to take the ownership of their professional journey and emerge as future leaders in the pharma sector.

With Lilly StarT, you will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, engage with experts in the field, build strong relationships and take an active role in project assignments, while receiving on-the-job training, as well as online and in-class trainings, and gaining hands-on experience.

Job Description

Communication Intern will be responsible for:

• Support communication team for implementation of internal and external communication activities including close follow-up of all necessary procedures and logistic details.
• Support organization of events related to corporate communications strategies and programs, including corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Support leveraging internal and external communication channels including writing, editing and uploading text and multimedia content.
• Work closely with the team to ensure monitorization, coordination, and successful execution major programs and operational duties.
• Play an active role in communication with 3rd party vendors including creative & PR agencies.
• Supporting corporate materials and uploading them into Lilly’s systems on time and following required approvals properly in accordance with global and local procedures
• Support team meetings and communication related agenda; coordinate delivering meeting minutes and follow-up actions with related parties.
• Be responsible for supporting ad-hoc analysis and reports.

What Are the Requirements?

• 3rd or 4th year university student or fresh graduates from reputable universities in related fields (Media, Communication, Journalism is an asset)
• Basic awareness or curiosity about AI tools and their use in communication or analysis.
• Previous exposure to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) projects (through university projects, volunteering, or internships) is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and basic social media account management (content posting, follow-up, engagement).
• Willingness to learn corporate communication processes, tools, and approval systems.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Being proactive and demonstrate a positive attitude.
• Ability to plan and priority setting.
• Strong communications skills - written and verbal, as well as interpersonal.
• Superior writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks.
• Eager to learn through experience.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Very good use of MS Office programs and other related software and ability to adapt internal tools.
• Able to work as full-time at least 3 days in a week.

About Lilly Türkiye

Lilly is a medicine company turning science into healing to make life better for people around the world.Lilly started its operations in Türkiye in the 1950s by having its products manufactured and distributed through a partnership with a Turkish company. In 1993, its operations were gathered under Lilly İlaç Ticaret Ltd. Şti. Since then, Lilly has been bringing discoveries in the therapeutic areas of endocrinology, central nervous system diseases, oncology, dermatology, rheumatology, migraine, and men’s health to the people of Türkiye.

Lilly İlaç has been awarded Top Employers Turkey 2018, Top Employers Turkey 2019 and Top Employers Turkey 2020 three years in a row for its exceptional employee offerings. It has been among Türkiye’s best employers in Aon Hewitt’s Best Employer Surveys three times.

Followed by the Great Place to Work® certification in 2023 and 2024, Lilly İlaç was recognized and included in Türkiye's Best Employers™ 2025 list of Great Place to Work®.

Lilly İlaç has been recognized by EDMER (Etik Değerler Merkezi) with “ETIKA Türkiye Ethics Awards” eleven times in a row.

To learn more about Lilly İlaç, please visit https://www.lilly.com/tr https://www.facebook.com/LillyTurkiye Lilly Türkiye (@lilly_turkiye)

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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.