Lilly in the United Kingdom
Lilly UK became our first affiliate business to open outside of the US in 1934. Our UK headquarters is located in Basingstoke and we have an additional research and development site in Bracknell.
For more than 90 years, we have remained committed to bringing innovative medicines to UK patients. We currently market 21 medicines in the UK and have more than 50 potential medicines currently in development.
Our UK operations have played a central role in our company’s global development. We have around 700 talented employees across the UK, working in roles such as regulatory affairs, medical affairs, marketing and communications.
Lilly is committed to partnering with the Government, NHS and wider health system to help build an environment that encourages innovation and allows cutting-edge treatments to reach patients as quickly as possible.
Christopher StokesPresident & General Manager, Lilly UK & Northern Europe
Powered By Partnerships
We work in close partnership with NHS, government, academia and patient groups to accelerate the delivery of innovative treatments, refine patient care pathways and achieve improved health outcomes. By combining our expertise, experience and resources, we can deliver the best possible healthcare for patients in the UK.
Helping to shape the future of UK Healthcare
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Driven by Innovation
We currently have 57 clinical trials and studies (phase 1 to phase 4) ongoing across 310 study locations, in areas including cardiometabolic health, oncology, immunotherapy, pain and neurodegeneration. We are proud that our work in the UK has been awarded both the Prix Galien and the Queen's Award for Innovation.
Investing in our UK Research Operations
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Broadening our Impact
We are committed to playing an active role in our local communities. In Basingstoke, we are proud to work closely with Destination Basingstoke (a not-for-profit organisation that delivers high-profile events and showcases, celebrates and connects people, businesses, and community organisations in Basingstoke and Deane), and are proud to sponsor headline events including the Basingstoke Half Marathon.
Lilly’s Global Day of Service is one of the largest single day volunteer programmes in the world. In the UK, our employees volunteer with a number of different organisations including local schools, charities and community groups.
Lilly UK
More than 90 years in the UK
Around 700 people employed in the UK
57 UK clinical trials
21 medicines marketed in the UK
Data as at end of 2024 unless stated otherwise
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