Key Facts

Lilly at a Glance

  • Eli Lilly Asia, Inc. established in Hong Kong since 1984

  • A heritage 147 years strong: company founded on May 10, 1876

  • Headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.

  • More than 39,000 employees worldwide

  • Approximately 9,400 employees engaged in research and development

  • Clinical research conducted in more than 55 countries

  • Research and development facilities located in 7 countries

  • Manufacturing plants located in 7 countries

  • Products marketed in 120 countries

Employees

as of March 31, 2023

  • Indianapolis: 11,456

  • Indiana (excluding Indianapolis): 124

  • U.S. (excluding Indiana): 6,792

  • Outside U.S.: 21,389

  • Worldwide total: 39,761

Research & Development

2022 Expenditures, US Dollars

  • $7,190.8 million

  • ~$29 million/workday 

  • R&D as a percentage of sales: 25.2% 

  • Employees engaged in R&D activities: ~9,400

  • Percentage of total workforce: 23.6%

Cost of Pharmaceuticals

  • Average cost to discover and develop a new drug: $2.6 billion

  • Average length of time from discovery to patient: 10 years