Eli Lilly

History

Eli Lilly was founded in May 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly in Indianapolis, Ind., in the Midwestern section of the United States. Today, Lilly is a leading innovation-driven pharmaceutical corporation

Mission

The mission of Eli Lilly is to understand their customers' needs throughout the world and take whatever actions are necessary to meet those needs in a superior manner. The company strives to exceed customers' expectations.

Area of Operation

The businesses of Eli Lilly involve products related to Medicines, Women’s Health, and Conditions & Diseases in the following fields:

• Cancer
• Diabetes
  
• Growth Disorders
• Osteoporosis
• Sepsis
• Neuroscience
• Erectile Dysfunction
• Medical Information for Health Care Professionals

Key Statistics

• Eli Lilly holds assets of $24.58 billion.
• Eli Lilly has made profits of $3.25 billion in 2006.
• Eli Lilly operates in 143 countries around the world.
• Eli Lilly has 42,600 employees.

Organization

The organization is controlled by the Executive Management.

International Ranking

• Eli Lilly ranks 215 in the world according to Forbes Magazine list.
• Eli Lilly ranks 464 in Fortune Global 500 list.

Subsidiaries

Eli Lilly is involved in more than 100 research and development collaborations for technology, products and services with leading companies and universities. The company also has about 160 manufacturing alliances.

Headquarter Address

Eli Lilly & Company
Lilly Corporate Center
Indianapolis, IN 46285
USA
Phone: (317) 276-2000