Government Relations Intern

Lilly • CA, Ontario • 2w ago

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 35,000 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 people around the world.

Government Relations Intern

At Lilly, we’re inspired to make a difference in people’s lives every day – through the discovery of life-changing medicines, better understanding of disease management and support for people living with illness and their families and friends.

Our work today – from our research programs to our volunteer initiatives – is a reflection of our heritage of uniting caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We invite you to explore internship opportunities with Eli Lilly Canada, where we work together to make life better for people.

You have an opportunity. To bring your energy, innovative approach, and creativity to help bring important medicines to patients. You will also be able to learn more about the exciting and dynamic world of the pharma industry.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely within the corporate affairs team to help execute key defined government relations projects and develop policy positions on federal and provincial legislative, regulatory, and policy initiatives. These projects will be to support the advancement of key industry and company priorities. Supporting improving access to new medicines for Canadian patients, improving the life sciences ecosystem bringing new medicines to Canadian patients, the tasks may include but are not limited to, policy desk research, supporting the development of government relations tactics, and collaborating with multiple functional areas to contribute to the government relations plan.

Lilly wants to be the recognized leader in the Canadian pharmaceutical policy, and we know you can play a big part in this change. Our team is small, open and collaborative. We aim to provide a start-up culture environment, within the larger umbrella of a global pharmaceutical company. We will work collaboratively and quickly to innovate in our way of working. You will have broad exposure to different business areas within Lilly and will gain a rich experience in the Pharma industry. If you are considering a career in Pharma, this is the perfect opportunity to position yourself as a competitive candidate once you complete your degree.

What you can expect:

Supporting the developing novel government relations strategies to address existent and emerging policy issues.

Opportunity to work with multiple functional areas, including senior leadership, and gain a broad understanding of roles within the pharmaceutical industry

Contributing to our digital communications activities with internal and external audiences

Leading and participating in company-wide team building activities for Lilly

Who we are looking for:

University degree – ongoing

Learning agility, collaborative approach, team player attitude

Flexibility to work in different teams and across functions

Ability to manage multiple projects

Additional Information:

Head office role –This role is determined to be a flexible worker, where on-site presence in the Toronto office is expected to be 4-12 days per month, as determined by your manager and business needs.

All new employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired by Lilly as described Lilly’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy. The requirement to be vaccinated is inclusive of any approved boosters, should they be deemed necessary in the future. Deadlines for boosters will be communicated through an updated policy as needed.

Eli Lilly Canada is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from qualified women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities

Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly USA, LLC and our wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively “Lilly”) are committed to help individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs. If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at Lilly, please email Lilly Human Resources ( Lilly_Recruiting_Compliance@lists.lilly.com ) for further assistance. Please note This email address is intended for use only to request an accommodation as part of the application process. 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.

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At Lilly we strive to ensure our employees are part of a team that cares about them and our shared purpose of making life better for those around the world. How do we do this? We continue to look for ways to include, innovate, accelerate and deliver while maintaining integrity, excellence and respect for people. We hope that you seek to join us on our journey as we create medicine and deliver improved outcomes for patients across the globe!

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