Eli Lilly and Company UK & Ireland

Two years ago, Lilly convened a project looking at the barriers to equal care faced by Black and South Asian people living with diabetes. We worked with an expert steering group of clinicians, community champions, and people living with diabetes to develop targeted recommendations for change, which we published as a ‘Charter for Change’ report. We were delighted to reconvene the steering group recently to discuss the report's impact, actions taken since its publication, and the work that remains to be done. Thank you to the steering group for your valuable contributions. We look forward to continuing our work to tackle inequalities in diabetes care. Read the Charter for Change report here: https://e.lilly/3ya2VAk

Are you looking to do a placement year in the pharmaceutical industry? Are you passionate about health equity? If so, we need you! We're excited to host our third Health Equity Hackathon with MSD on 6th September 2024. Undergraduates from all backgrounds will collaborate to address and promote equal access to healthcare, presenting their solutions to pharmaceutical industry experts. Participants selected to attend will have their 2025 placement applications fast-tracked and will participate in exclusive career-building opportunities following the event. Follow this link to apply before 2nd August 2024: https://e.lilly/4cueQrO #WeAreLillyUKandIreland #HEHackathon

We are pleased to have contributed to this report published by the ABPI, exploring young people’s perceptions of careers in the pharmaceutical industry. The report highlights Lilly and MSD’s Health Equity Hackathon as a programme that supports high quality, diverse talent recruitment into the industry. Last year’s Hackathon provided an opportunity for undergraduate students to collaborate with peers from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds to explore the subject of health equity. We are continuing our efforts to engage the next generation of talent and build a diverse workforce. We are hosting this year’s Health Equity Hackathon in September – if you are interested in pursuing a career in the life sciences industry and would like to participate, use the link here to apply: https://e.lilly/463DDjT Read the full ABPI report here: https://e.lilly/4cEWvYR #WeAreLillyUKandIreland

Proud to fly the Cork flag here in Lilly Kinsale ahead of the All-Ireland Hurling Final this Sunday. Corcaigh abú! #WeAreLillyUKandIreland

We were thrilled to attend DESTINATION BASINGSTOKE LIMITED’s Inspire Business Awards 2024 as finalists for the Wellbeing category. The event celebrated the amazing work of companies and business people across Basingstoke and Deane, and we were delighted to be recognised as a finalist for Lilly's commitment to maintaining an inspired, happy and healthy community of employees. To create a work environment where people feel safe and supported, Lilly offers a range of programmes including flexible work hours, medical support services and financial wellbeing webinars. Lilly has put in place a Trans Equality and Transitioning at Work policy, to support an inclusive workplace, and Menopause guidelines to encourage open-conversations and break down stigma surrounding these topics. We look forward to continuing our Wellbeing efforts in the future. Congratulations to all the finalists and the inspiring winners! #WeAreLillyUKandIreland

We're back for our third Health Equity Hackathon! Undergraduate students can apply for the Hackathon here: https://e.lilly/4cueQrO On 2nd and 6th September 2024, Lilly’s embRACE Network and MSD's LEAD Network (The League of Employees of African Descent) will host a Hackathon exclusively for undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in the life sciences industry. It’s not just for IT students; we are looking for undergraduates studying any subject to hack the health equity problem. The Hackathon provides the opportunity to collaborate with peers from a diverse range of disciplines and backgrounds to explore the subject of health equity and propose solutions to a panel of our senior leaders. The Hackathon challenges you to come up with ideas that have the potential to change people’s lives, gaining valuable insight from those with decades of experience in the field. It also provides an insight into a placement year within the pharmaceutical industry. Participants selected to attend will have the opportunity to have their 2025 placement applications fast-tracked and to participate in exclusive career-building opportunities following the event. Follow the link below to apply for the event: https://e.lilly/4cueQrO #WeAreLillyUKandIreland #HEHackathon

We welcome BritishAmerican Business (BAB)’s new report, looking at the state of the commercial environment for life sciences in the UK. The report highlights the need for ongoing government intervention to ensure patients are getting access to innovative medicines. We support the recommendation to fully implement the O’Shaughnessy Review to improve the clinical trial ecosystem in the UK. And it’s clear that strong collaboration between government and industry is crucial to driving investment and restoring the UK as a top destination for innovation and growth. Read the report here: https://e.lilly/3zs1Xje #WeAreLillyUKandIreland

We are delighted to welcome our new General Manager (GM), Christopher Stokes! Chris has been appointed to lead the commercial business in UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, and joins us from his previous role as GM of Lilly Korea. Having been at Lilly for 15 years, he brings a wealth of experience and has held roles as GM of Lilly South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, and COO of Lilly USA. During that time, Chris has built a reputation for expertise in the global regulatory landscape and an unfaltering commitment to patient access to innovative medicines to enhance health and enrich quality of life. He succeeds Laura Steele, who is returning to the USA to head up Lilly USA’s Neuroscience division. Wishing you all the best Laura, and welcome Chris! #WeAreLillyUKandIreland

At Lilly, we are committed to building a workplace where every individual feels they belong. By keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at the forefront of everything we do, we support employees to be the best they can be and encourage them to celebrate their diverse views and ideas. Our DEI Champions bring together colleagues from many different parts of the business who share a passion for diversity and inclusion. Alongside our employee resource groups, they provide opportunities to learn about the many cultures that make up Lilly. Recently, our DEI champions invited Dr Alison Berner, Medical Oncologist and Specialty Doctor in Adult Gender Identity Medicine, to speak about her work around considerations in cancer care for LGBTQ+ patients. Alison discussed the importance of understanding sexual orientation and gender identity in healthcare and the limitations in recording and tracking of data in this area. She shared her experience in providing advice and assessments for gender diverse patients with active cancer or genetic cancer predisposition, as well as the wider medical community’s work on research projects aimed at improving cancer care for LGBTQ+ populations.

We were delighted to sponsor DESTINATION BASINGSTOKE LIMITED’s A Place to be Proud of Awards, which shine a spotlight on the special contributions of people, groups, and projects in our local area. Lilly has been an integral part of Basingstoke for 90 years, so it is wonderful to have the opportunity to celebrate those who make it such a great place to live and work. We had the pleasure of presenting the Health and Wellbeing Award, which recognises those who care for others and work tirelessly to maintain the health and vitality of our community. Congratulations to the category winner, Victoria’s Promise, and to all the other finalists. #WeAreLillyUKandIreland