Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly), the American pharmaceutical company, has announced plans to establish a new global capability centre (GCC) in Hyderabad, India, further strengthening its presence in the country. The centre, slated to open by mid-2025, will employ over 1,000 highly skilled professionals to bolster the company’s digital strategy and technological capabilities.
Named Lilly Capability Centre India (LCCI) Hyderabad, the new facility will focus on automation, AI, software engineering, and cloud computing to support Lilly’s global operations. This will be the pharmaceutical giant’s second capability centre in India, following the launch of LCCI Bengaluru in 2016.
The centre aims to enhance innovation and efficiency by leveraging data insights and advanced technologies, ultimately accelerating the development of next-generation medicines. Recruitment for LCCI Hyderabad is underway, with plans to hire between 1,000 and 1,500 professionals, including technology engineers and data scientists.
“Our teams in India play a pivotal role in driving Lilly’s global business support with centralised, scalable solutions,” said Manish Arora, managing director of LCCI Hyderabad. “LCCI Hyderabad will enhance our technical capabilities, enabling us to better meet growing business demands, fully leverage technology in our operations, and further expand our presence in India.”
Duddilla Sridhar Babu, Telangana’s Minister for Information Technology, expressed confidence in the centre’s impact. “We are pleased to welcome Lilly’s new global capability centre to Hyderabad. This investment underscores Hyderabad’s growing reputation as a hub for healthcare innovation and talent. We fully support Lilly’s vision to make life better for people around the world and are confident that this centre will contribute significantly to the local economy and help improve health globally,” he stated.
Lilly’s global leadership also highlighted Hyderabad’s significance. “Hyderabad is a hub of innovation with decades of history in technology, and we are excited to announce plans to launch a new centre here. We will bring together talented technology professionals who want to make life better for people around the world,” said Diogo Rau, executive VP and chief information and digital officer of Lilly.
