Core Values Inspire All We Do

At Lilly, our long-established core values guide everything we do. We find that by adhering to these clear, concise principles, we are able to build the strong, effective partnerships that ultimately improve the lives of people around the world.

Respect for People

We maintain an environment built on mutual respect, openness, and individual integrity. Respect for people includes our concern for the interests of all people who touch—or are touched by—our company: customers, employees, shareholders, partners, suppliers, and communities.

Integrity

We conduct our business in a way that embraces the very highest standards of honesty and ethical behavior and is consistent with all applicable laws and regulations. We are honest in our dealings with customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, shareholders, and the community.

Excellence

We pursue pharmaceutical innovation, provide high-quality products, and strive to deliver superior business results. Our quest for excellence is reflected in our unsurpassed focus on quality and a continuous search for new ways to improve everything we do.

Collaboration Strengths

Our business experience and deep therapeutic expertise are additional advantages of partnering with Lilly. With an award-winning culture focused on successful collaboration, our goal is to discover, develop, and commercialize novel therapies that benefit all partners. Our specific functional strengths include:

Research and Development

  • Discovery research
  • Process development and manufacturing
  • Global clinical development
  • Global regulatory expertise

Commercialization

  • Process development and manufacturing
  • Large-scale global clinical trial management
  • Global regulatory expertise
  • Seasoned submission coordination team with a track record of success
  • Established relationships with makers of alternative delivery systems
  • Large, well-trained sales force
  • Presence in all major markets around the world
  • Strong managed care relationships in the U.S.

Manufacturing

  • Global market reach
  • Quality control and quality assurance expertise
  • Technical service and development support on site
  • Global regulatory expertise

Mark Barbato"At Lilly, we are open to new ideas, willing to invest in relationships, and able to manage and integrate the best of each element to produce tangible benefits for all parties. Our goal is to be the best at partnership value creation."

Mark Barbato
Vice President, Office of Alliance Management