Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) is a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer headquartered in Indianapolis, United States. Founded in 1876, the company discovers, develops, and produces prescription medicines, with core therapeutic areas that include diabetes and obesity, immunology, oncology, and neuroscience, including treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.
Lilly operates an integrated R&D and manufacturing network across North America, Europe, and Asia, with capabilities spanning biologics, peptides, and small-molecule pharmaceuticals. Its operations include production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and finished dosage forms, employing advanced and continuous manufacturing technologies. The company engages in clinical research, regulatory affairs, and quality systems to support global supply, and pursues sustainability measures across its sites. Lilly collaborates with healthcare providers, research organizations, and industry partners to advance therapeutics and scale manufacturing for global markets.