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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAcorda Therapeutics employees are -40% more likely to recommend Acorda Therapeutics as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
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 is rated C+
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Acorda Therapeutics ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 Acorda Therapeutics employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
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 began in 1995 as a network of scientists, physicians and business people with a common belief.
Acorda’s mission is to develop therapies that restore function and improve the lives of people with neurological disorders.
| Headquarter | 15 Skyline Drive Hawthorne, NY United States of America |
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| Website | www.acorda.com |
| Founding Date | 1995 |
| Tel | (914) 347-4300 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ACOR |
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.
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.

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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $100k | $100k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $328k | $328k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Acorda Therapeutics across various culture dimensions.
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.

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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.
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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