Eli Lilly and Company is an American global pharmaceutical company. Colonel Eli Lilly, a pharmaceutical chemist and veteran of the American Civil War, founded Eli Lilly and Company on May 10, 1876, in the state of Indiana, in Indianapolis, where the company's headquarters are currently located. Eli Lilly is the 10th largest pharmaceutical company. around the world and is dedicated to creating medicines that help improve people's quality of life. Eli Lilly is also the world's largest manufacturer and distributor of psychiatric medications and was the first company to produce penicillin and insulin. Eli Lilly's products help meet medical needs in the areas of oncology, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, critical care, neuroscience, men's health and musculoskeletal health. The company has approximately 38,000 employees worldwide. Approximately more than 7,600 employees are dedicated to research and development. All research is conducted in over 55 countries and manufacturing plants are located in 13 countries. Eli Lilly products are sold in 125 countries. There has been rapid growth in the world...