Acorda Therapeutics Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
5
TOTAL
RATINGS
138

Acorda Therapeutics Company Culture

Acorda Therapeutics Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.4/5
Acorda Therapeutics' Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Acorda Therapeutics CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ron Cohen Acorda Therapeutics' CEO
Ron Cohen
50 /100

Diversity at Acorda Therapeutics

Women at Acorda Therapeutics

Acorda Therapeutics eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-40

Acorda Therapeutics employees are -40% more likely to recommend Acorda Therapeutics as a great place to work

20%Promoters
20%Passives
60%Detractors

Working at Acorda Therapeutics

Working at Acorda Therapeutics is rated average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Acorda Therapeutics employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Perks And Benefits, and Environment categories, putting Acorda Therapeutics’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Acorda Therapeutics was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Acorda Therapeutics

C+

Overall Company Culture at Acorda Therapeutics is rated C+

Last updated months ago

Top
50%

Acorda Therapeutics ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Acorda Therapeutics Employee Reviews

Out of 6 Acorda Therapeutics employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Acorda Therapeutics Employees

  • What did you like most about the interview process?
    Fair, it was a fair process.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Helping others, the mission of the company.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    We all seem dedicated to the success of the company

Acorda Therapeutics Company Information

Acorda Therapeutics Company Overview

Acorda Therapeutics began in 1995 as a network of scientists, physicians and business people with a common belief.

Acorda Therapeutics Mission, Vision & Values

Acorda Therapeutics Mission & Values

Acorda’s mission is to develop therapies that restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.

Headquarter15 Skyline Drive
Hawthorne, NY
United States of America
Websitewww.acorda.com
Founding Date1995
Tel(914) 347-4300
Company StatusPublic
StockACOR

Acorda Therapeutics Competitors

Acorda Therapeutics competitors include Idera Pharmaceuticals and Avanir Pharmaceuticals. Acorda Therapeutics ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Acorda Therapeutics compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Idera Pharmaceuticals' Logo
    Idera Pharmaceuticals
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    Acorda Therapeutics' Logo
    Acorda Therapeutics
    3.4/5
  3. #3
    Avanir Pharmaceuticals' Logo
    Avanir Pharmaceuticals
    2.2/5

Acorda Therapeutics Employees

5 employees at Acorda Therapeutics have reviewed Acorda Therapeutics across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.

Overall, the 5 Acorda Therapeutics employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Acorda Therapeutics are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Acorda Therapeutics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Acorda Therapeutics are generally satisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Acorda Therapeutics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Acorda Therapeutics believe the environment at Acorda Therapeutics is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Acorda Therapeutics is moderate. About 60% of the employees at Acorda Therapeutics work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Acorda Therapeutics are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Acorda Therapeutics - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.

Acorda Therapeutics KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Acorda Therapeutics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Acorda Therapeutics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Acorda Therapeutics CEO & Leadership

Acorda Therapeutics CEO - Ron Cohen

Ron Cohen Acorda Therapeutics' CEO
50 /100

Ron’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Ron in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Ron Cohen’s employees rank Acorda Therapeutics in the Top 20% for Executive Team, in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 35% for Environment. When compared to Acorda Therapeutics’s competitors, Ron Cohen ranks below Idera Pharmaceuticals CEO Vincent Milano.

Acorda Therapeutics Leadership

The Acorda Therapeutics Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Ron Cohen, Chief Business Development Officer Andrew Asa Hindman M.B.A, and Chief of Business Operations and Principal Accounting Officer David Lawrence M.B.A.

  • Ron Cohen  CEO / President

    Ron Cohen CEO / President

    Dr. Ron Cohen, M.D., has been the Founder of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. since 1995 and has been its Chief Executive... read more

  • Andrew Asa Hindman M.B.A Chief Business Development Officer

    Mr. Andrew Asa Hindman, M.B.A has been the Chief Business Development Officer of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. since May 13,... read more

  • David Lawrence M.B.A. Chief of Business Operations and Principal Accounting Officer

    Mr. David Lawrence, also known as Dave, M.B.A., has been the Chief of Business Operations at Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.... read more

  • Burkhard Blank M.D. Chief Medical Officer

    Dr. Burkhard Blank, M.D., has been the Chief Medical Officer of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. since July 1, 2016 and served... read more

  • John P. Kelley MBA Director

    Mr. John P. Kelley, MBA Co-founded Phyxius Pharma, Inc. in 2011 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Kelley... read more

  • Jane Wasman President of International, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

    Ms. Jane Wasman, J.D., has been General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. since May 2004 and... read more

  • Richard P. Batycky Ph.D. Chief Technology Officer and Site Head

    Dr. Richard P. Batycky, also known as Rick, Ph.D. has been the Chief Technology Officer and Site Head of Acorda... read more

  • Andrew R. Blight Ph.D. Chief Scientific Officer Emeritus

    Dr. Andrew R. Blight, Ph.D, has been the Chief Scientific Officer Emeritus of Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. since June 23,... read more

  • Lauren M. Sabella Chief Commercial Officer

    Ms. Lauren M. Sabella has been the Chief Commercial Officer at Acorda Therapeutics, Inc. since February 2015 and served... read more

Acorda Therapeutics Salaries

How much does Acorda Therapeutics pay?

How much do people at Acorda Therapeutics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Acorda Therapeutics is $118,789, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $125,456, or $60 per hour.

At Acorda Therapeutics, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $247,429 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $52,547 annually. Average Acorda Therapeutics salaries by department include: HR at $93,894, Customer Support at $70,005, IT at $108,938, and Design at $90,519. Half of Acorda Therapeutics salaries are above $125,456.

5 employees at Acorda Therapeutics rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at Acorda Therapeutics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$77k
$77k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$100k
$100k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$119k
$119k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$185k
$185k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$243k
$243k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$262k
$262k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$328k
$328k100th Percentile
$118,789*
Average Compensation
$125,456*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Acorda Therapeutics Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Acorda Therapeutics

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Acorda Therapeutics across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Acorda Therapeutics Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Unique Office Space

Acorda Therapeutics PTO

Acorda Therapeutics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Acorda Therapeutics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo50%
$1500 - $2500/mo50%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Acorda Therapeutics Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Acorda Therapeutics applied for 1 H1B visas.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Acorda Therapeutics unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

1
Total Applied
  • 0% Granted ( out of 1)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 1)
  • 100% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 1)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 1)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Acorda Therapeutics Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Acorda Therapeutics on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
100%

Candidates By Location

Tampa
100%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Acorda Therapeutics

What is Acorda Therapeutics address?

Acorda Therapeutics location is at 15 Skyline Drive

Who is the CEO of Acorda Therapeutics?

Acorda Therapeutics CEO is Ron Cohen, their score by employees is 50

What is Acorda Therapeutics eNPS?

The eNPS for Acorda Therapeutics is -40

What is Acorda Therapeutics revenue?

Acorda Therapeutics revenue is $588M

What is the salary for Product Manager in Acorda Therapeutics?

Product Manager average salary in the US is 119k

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