Meet Lilly
A global leader in innovation and research, Lilly has grown over the last 130 years to become a global pharmaceutical company. We started as a small Indianapolis lab in 1867 under the guidance of Colonel Eli Lilly. Committed to innovation from the beginning, we have always been pioneers in the realm of pharmaceuticals; from the development of the first gelatin-coated pills, to our breakthroughs in insulin and anti-depressants.
Our goal is to create and develop pharmaceutical products that solve medical issues that today are unmet. We strive to save and improve lives through innovation in all aspects of the pharmaceutical industry.
As a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical corporation we are constantly developing our portfolio of best-in-class, first-in-class pharmaceutical products. We have over 40,000 employees in over 140 countries devoted to applying the latest research from our own worldwide laboratories, collaborating with eminent scientific organizations, making use of the most up-to-date technological tools, and by providing exceptional service to our customers. With over $18.5 billion in sales and over $3 billion dedicated to research and development, we aim to continue to improve lives around the world.
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