Founded in 1876, Eli Lilly is now a leading company involved in the discovery, development, manufacture and sale of pharmaceutical products. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the group's extensive portfolio of pharmaceutical products encompasses numerous areas, including neuroscience, endocrinology, oncology, animal health and other products for livestock and poultry, cardiovascular and anti-infectives. The company employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and sells its products in approximately 140 countries.