Global pharmaceutical leader Eli Lilly and Company is hiring for Genomics AI Engineer Intern and Small Molecule AI Engineer Intern roles in Bengaluru, India. These high-impact internships sit at the intersection of AI, genomics, and drug discovery, offering candidates a chance to work on real-world pharmaceutical innovation.
If you have a background in bioinformatics, AI/ML, computational biology, or cheminformatics, this is a premium opportunity to enter the AI-driven drug discovery domain.
🚀 Available Roles
1. Genomics – AI Engineer Intern
📍 Location: Bengaluru, India
📅 Apply by: April 10, 2026
2. Small Molecule – AI Engineer Intern
📍 Location: Bengaluru, India
📅 Apply by: April 8, 2026
🔬 Key Responsibilities
For Genomics AI Engineer Intern:
- Build and deploy machine learning pipelines for genomics datasets
- Work on multi-omics data integration (GWAS, RNA-seq, eQTL, PheWAS)
- Develop deep learning models for sequence analysis & variant prediction
- Collaborate with computational biologists & translational scientists
- Engineer scalable pipelines for clinical + genomic data processing
For Small Molecule AI Engineer Intern:
- Design ML models for drug discovery & molecular prediction
- Work with chemical datasets (ChEMBL, PubChem, DrugBank)
- Build generative AI models for molecule design & retrosynthesis
- Apply SAR analysis, ADMET prediction, binding affinity modeling
- Implement MLOps workflows (CI/CD, model tracking, deployment)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Education:
- Bachelor’s / Master’s in:
- Bioinformatics
- Computational Biology
- AI / Computer Science
- Cheminformatics / Computational Chemistry
Skills Required:
- Strong Python programming
- Knowledge of AI/ML (deep learning, transformers, GNNs)
- Understanding of:
- Genomics (DNA, RNA, gene expression) OR
- Drug discovery workflows (SAR, ADMET, HTS)
- Familiarity with:
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Databricks)
- Libraries: PyTorch, TensorFlow, RDKit
- Data handling (SQL, pandas)
💼 Salary & Benefits (Estimated)
- 💰 Stipend: ₹40,000 – ₹90,000/month
- 🌍 Work with global R&D teams
- 🧠 Exposure to cutting-edge AI in pharma
- 📈 Strong career pathway in drug discovery AI roles
- 🤝 Networking with scientists & AI engineers
📌 Why This Opportunity Matters
These roles are ideal for candidates aiming to build careers in:
- AI in Drug Discovery
- Genomics & Precision Medicine
- Computational Chemistry
- Pharma Data Science
With pharma rapidly adopting AI, internships like these offer direct entry into high-demand, future-proof domains.
📩 How to Apply
Application Link For Genomics – AI Engineer Intern
Application Link For Small Molecule – AI Engineer Intern
