Key Facts
Lilly at a Glance
A heritage nearly 150 years strong: company founded on May 10, 1876
Headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.
More than 50,000 employees worldwide
Approximately 12,242 employees engaged in research and development
Clinical research conducted in more than 55 countries
Research and development facilities located in 8 countries
Manufacturing plants located in 9 countries
Products marketed in approximately 90 countries
Employees
Lilly Australia and New Zealand: 223 (March 25, 2026)
Worldwide total: 50,605 (December 31, 2025)
Social Impact:
$4.2B USD total product donations in 2024
$44.1M USD Total cash donations in 2024, including $27.8M USD from the Lilly Foundation
$12.5M USD donated by Lilly employees and the Lilly Foundation to United Way in 2024
1.2M+ employee volunteer hours through Lilly Global Day of Service since 2008
Research & Development
2025 Expenditures, U.S. Dollars
$13,337 million
Research and Development as a percentage of sales: 20.5%
Employees engaged in Research and Development activities: 12,242
Percentage of total workforce: 24%
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