About
At Lilly, the work is demanding because patients are waiting. We unite caring with discovery to help make life better for people around the world, knowing that every decision, every detail, and every day matters. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, our over 50,000 employees around the globe take on complex challenges to discover and deliver life-changing medicines, strengthen how health is understood and managed, and support the communities we serve.
Positions: 1
Start date: June 2027
Duration: 12 weeks
Role Summary
Provide copywriting and content support to the Content Hub team, helping to develop short-form, patient-facing recruitment materials for a digital-first audience. This role offers hands-on experience writing concise, engaging copy for posters, social media, and digital channels within a regulated healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
•Draft short-form copy for recruitment materials, including posters, social media posts, and digital banners, in a clear, patient-friendly, non-clinical tone
•Support the team's shift from print-first to digital-first content, adapting existing materials for digital and social formats
•Apply basic SEO and social media best practice to written content (keyword awareness, scannability, tone appropriate to platform)
•Assist with proofreading and quality-checking materials for tone, consistency, and brand alignment
•Support version control and file management of content drafts within SharePoint
•Help track content status and deadlines across multiple trials, flagging risks or delays as needed
•Any ad hoc requests
Requirements
•Studying a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Advertising, or a related content/copywriting field
•Some experience or coursework in copywriting, content creation, or social media content (a portfolio or writing samples is an advantage)
•Strong written communication skills, with an ability to write concisely and adapt tone for different audiences
•Basic understanding of SEO or social media content principles
•Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
•High attention to detail
•Candidate must be outgoing and work well as part of a team
Actual compensation will depend on a candidate's education, experience, skills, and geographic location. Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable); life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities).
Conditions
•Location: Lilly GBS, Little Island Cork
•Type: Hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to be on site 50% of the month in Little Island, Cork and 50% working remotely
•Course Eligibility: UCC Students in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, English, Advertising, or a related content/copywriting field
Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more. Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across its campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and the 'Live Your BEST Life' wellbeing initiatives are among the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for colleagues.
The Content Hub team is responsible for:
•Developing recruitment, retention, site-facing, and general awareness materials across a portfolio of 70+ clinical trials
•Driving the transition from a print-first to a digital-first content approach
•Ensuring content is patient-friendly, on-brand, and compliant with regulatory and legal standards
•Supporting the build and maintenance of Lilly Trials pages
•Partnering with Medical, Legal, Quality, and Visual Communications to bring content from draft to approval
