Lilly Launches Hyderabad Tech Hub to Power Global Digital Health Operations

The 220,000 sq. ft. site will focus on artificial intelligence, automation, cloud computing, and software engineering to improve operational efficiency and support the delivery of new medicines.

Eli Lilly and Company (India) has inaugurated a new digital and technology centre in Hyderabad to strengthen its global healthcare operations.

The 220,000 sq. ft. site, located in Gachibowli’s Phoenix Equinox building, will focus on artificial intelligence, automation, cloud computing, and software engineering to improve operational efficiency and support the delivery of new medicines.

Lilly has onboarded 100 professionals and plans to scale up to 1,500 over the coming years.

The facility was officially opened by Diogo Rau, executive vice president and chief information and digital officer of Eli Lilly and Company, in the presence of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu.

Focus on Digital Health Capabilities

“We are delighted to welcome Lilly to Hyderabad’s growing life sciences ecosystem,” said Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy. “This reinforces the city’s position as a global hub for healthcare innovation.”

Additionally, the new Hyderabad hub is positioned to play a key role in advancing Lilly’s global digital infrastructure and will, through technology integration, contribute to healthcare-focused innovation.

Telangana IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu said the site adds to Hyderabad’s momentum as a centre for digital health. “This investment reflects the transformative impact of technology on healthcare,” he said.

Strategic India Expansion

Diogo Rau said the expansion signals Lilly’s long-term commitment to India and brings together AI, data science, and engineering talent to accelerate medicine development. “Hyderabad offers the perfect blend of deep technical expertise and a spirit of collaboration,” he noted. “We are proud to create an integrated ecosystem that unites medicine, engineering, and digital innovation.”

The site is expected to support core global functions, enable faster innovation, and improve patient health outcomes worldwide.

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