Lilly Research Centre
The Lilly Research Centre is a medical research centre in Surrey. It is the European headquarters of Eli Lilly and Company.
| Lilly Research Centre | |
|---|---|
Erl Wood Manor[1] | |
  Location within Surrey | |
| Alternative names | Erl Wood, Eli Lilly Research & Development, Eli Lilly Campus |
| General information | |
| Type | Medical Research Centre |
| Address | Surrey, GU20 6PH |
| Coordinates | 51.3764°N 0.6776°W |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Current tenants | 600 employees |
| Completed | 1967[2] |
| Inaugurated | 1967 |
| Cost | £1.5m |
| Client | Lilly Industries |
| Owner | Eli Lilly Corporation |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 23,154 sq ft |
History
In 1968, when the centre opened, Eli Lilly was spending £20m on research in the UK. The average research cost of a new molecular entity is currently over £1bn. In 2003, a £40m investment transformed the site into a Centre of Excellence in Neuroscience Research.
Prince Andrew, Duke of York visited the site on 11 June 2003.[3]
Directors
- David Dennen
- John Wold 1983-
- Karin Briner 2007-10
Structure
It is accessed via the A30 and B3020, and the A322 via junction 3 of the M3. The site has a 200-seat restaurant. The EMC building opened in 2000. The site is set in woodland.
References
- New Scientist March 1986
- Lilly Research Centre
- Times, 12 June 2003, page 35
External links
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