Lilly was founded by Eli Lilly in 1876, and are now the 10th largest pharmaceutical company in the world.
We have steadfastly remained independent, but not isolated. Across the globe, Lilly has developed productive alliances and partnerships that advance our capacity to develop innovative medicines at lower costs. Lilly is consistently ranked as one of the best companies in the world to work for, and generations of Lilly employees have sustained a culture that values excellence, integrity, and respect for people.
Across the globe, Lilly has built productive alliances and partnerships that advance their capacity to develop innovative medicines at lower costs. Currently our global employees number approximately 40,000 and our medicines are marketed in 143 countries.
At a glance - Lilly Japan
- Lilly K.K. was founded on November 1st 1975
- Our Office is located in Kobe, Hyogo
- 1,800 Employees
- Sales Revenue in 2007: 89 Billion Yen JPY
- The Japan office is the second largest affiliate in Lilly


Core Therapeutic Area’s
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Diabetes
- DPNP
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Growth Disorders
- Neuroscience
- Osteoporosis
- Sepsi

