Enrique A. Conterno
Lilly Corporate Center
Indianapolis, Indiana  46285



Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, D.C.  20549

Authorization Regarding Reporting Forms

I hereby authorize and designate the following persons to sign and file with the
Commission on my behalf Forms 3, 4, and 5 covering my transactions and holdings
in the common stock and other equity securities of Eli Lilly and Company as
required by Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules
thereunder:

	Michael J. Harrington, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

	James B. Lootens, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

	Jamie E. Haney, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, Indiana

This authorization and designation shall remain in effect until a written
revocation is signed by me and provided to the Commission.


October 15, 2012


/s/Enrique A. Conterno