2026 MBA Summer Internship of Lilly China Leadership Development Program

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.

Who We Are:

Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. 

We're a Fortune 500 company, determined to bring life-changing medicines to those who need them and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us at

Lilly offers:

• A Purposeful Career—bringing together people who discover and deliver life-changing medicines that improve peoples' lives around the world.
• A Balance of Work and Life—creating an environment for employees to be productive in both their lives and their work.
• An Opportunity for Growth—providing opportunities for each individual to develop and advance professionally.  
• A Diverse Culture—committed to uniting individuals across cultures, and developing a comfortable, connected, environment that values diverse thought.

We're looking for:

• Highly motivated and driven leaders
• Individuals with integrity, excellence and respect for people.
• Individuals who want to make a difference in someone else's life.

Responsibilities

International corporate MBA Overview – Summer Intern (Marketing, Finance, Tech)

International markets represent significant growth opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry and for Lilly. One key element of our strategy is to grow our international business and as a result, we need talented individuals from highly ranked business schools to be part of our leadership team.

Lilly is seeking candidates who are committed to an initial assignment in their country of origin, which provides the foundational platform to learn the industry and understand our customers (patients, payers, and providers). MBAs will leverage and develop their leadership skills in their home affiliate as part of a global culture dedicated to employee development.

Basic Qualifications

Requirements:  

• Enrolled in an MBA program
• Graduate by August 2027 
• Authorized to take internship job in China

Internship Period:

• Mid of Jun, 2026 to end of Aug, weeks)

Additional Skills/Preferences

• Demonstrated leadership
• Previous pharmaceutical or healthcare experience is a plus
• Commercialization experience
• Strong problem solving skills
• Teamwork and collaboration abilities
• Strong resilience
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong leaning agility
• Language fluency for country of work authorization
• Language fluency in Mandarin & English (both written and verbal)

Additional Information

Recruitment Timeline:

The application and interview process will be proceeded on a rolling basis and might be different based on schools' policies. For MBAs from US business schools, the application and interview process will be between Oct and Dec 2025. For MBAs from European and Chinese business schools, the application process will start in Jan 2026 and be proceeded between Jan and April.

Additional Benefits:

Our Lilly Leadership Development Program (LLDP) is designed to engage, develop and motivate highly talented and innovative MBA graduates. Its purpose is to recruit and accelerate development of those who possess true leadership qualities.

Lilly's Marketing MBAs take on challenging assignments to help deliver unparalleled experiences to our customers while promoting development of leadership skills required to one day lead a team within Lilly's International Business Unit.

Lilly is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and 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.

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 ) 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.

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