Internship - Marketing Gastroenterology

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.

Objective

In 2023, Lilly joined the Gastroenterology environment to prepare for the launch of a new molecule in the Ulcerative Colitis market with the goal of becoming a major player within the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Marketplace. This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic setting, collaborating with different functions in the company and following each stage of a new product launch.

The main focus of this internship will be to create a positive customer experience, positively engage with the field force, and strengthen the alignment between marketing and sales functions.

This project will provide hands-on experience in marketing strategy, event planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Activities

Support the marketing team to execute the 2024 and 2025 Operational Plan to guarantee a 360° successful launch for the new product in Italy by:

• Supporting the Senior Brand Manager in daily activities, including localizing International Business Unit's and Global's Strategy, preparing and communicating activities and materials to the Sales Team.

• Working closely with the Omnichannel Customer Engagement Manager to spread the digital approach across the Gastro business unit by preparing the campaign/tactic.

• Participating in Local Brand teams, international community calls, and regional/national congresses.

• Working on performance reports and providing insights and recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

• Analytical skills

• Project Planning and Management

• Learning Agility and Problem Solving

• Creative and Innovative thinking skills

• Strategic Acumen/Vision

• Ability to work in a cross-functional setting

• Fluent in English

Results

This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic setting, following each stage of a new product launch. The project will strengthen teamwork skills across various departments (medical, marketing, sales, etc.) and improve customer operations. The candidate will learn the value of operational support in ensuring smooth task execution and coordinating department efforts.

Internal Relationships

Marketing, Medical and Sales Team. Legal, Commercial Operations, Corporate Affairs, and Ethics & Compliance.

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