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