Eli Lilly inaugurates Hyderabad site; plans to expand headcount to 1500 by next few years
Located in Gachibowli, the 220,000 square feet Hyderabad site will support innovation and strengthen digital capabilities across Lilly's global operations, a top official of the company said on the occasion..
The company has already onboarded 100 professionals at the facility and plans to expand the headcount to 1,500 over the next few years.
By focusing on areas such as artificial intelligence (Al), automation, cloud computing, and software product engineering, the facility will contribute to solving some of the world's most pressing health challenges while also creating growth opportunities for local talent.
Addressing after inaugurating US pharma major Eli Lilly's new technology and innovation facility in the presence of Miniter IT and Industries D Sridhar Babu and Diogo Rau, Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital officer, Eli Lilly and Company, here Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said "We are not opening any ordinary centre or GCC, but a nerve-center of Eli Lilly, like the brain of the corporation will operate from here. It will manage, lead and accelerate Eli Lilly's global operations."
The Hyderabad GCC will integrate Lilly's advanced technology capabilities across key functions, supporting accelerated innovation, enhanced efficiency, and improved health outcomes for patients globally, he said.
The facility will support innovation and strengthen digital capabilities across Lilly's global operations. The new centre will create opportunities for local talent and advances Hyderabad's biotech ecosystem, he said.
The Chief Minister described the launch as a clinching proof that in less than 20 months, with IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu's vision and hard work, the government made Hyderabad the Global GCC capital and hub.
He said that the GCC growth in Hyderabad, in line with the Telangana Rising 2047 vision, will help in the state's roadmap to achieving a One Trillion Dollar economy.
"We are proud that 1 in every 3 vaccines administered anywhere in the world is developed or manufactured in Hyderabad," he said that Hyderabad has become the preferred global destination for cutting-edge capability centers of the world's top pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The city is the Life Sciences capital of India, with presence of over 2,000 companies.
The Chief Minister expressed commitment to providing a transparent, progressive and innovation-driven ecosystem, so that the Life Sciences industry can grow in scope and change the health sciences capabilities for the entire world.
Sridar Babu said 'Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a global epicentre for digital innovation, and Lilly's new site inauguration is a strong validation of that momentum. This investment reflects the transformative impact of technology on healthcare. Telangana remains committed to enabling future-focused partnerships that drive economic growth and advance digital health solutions for the world.'
Diogo Rau said 'The inauguration of our Hyderabad site reflects our long-term commitment to India and our intent to strengthen our presence in the region.'
'This expansion brings together top talent in AI, data science, and engineering to build the digital foundation that will accelerate the discovery and delivery of innovative medicines. Hyderabad offers the perfect blend of deep technical expertise and a spirit of collaboration, making it a natural partner in our mission to make life better for people around the world', Rau added.
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