Akorn Culture | Comparably
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
15
TOTAL
RATINGS
106

Akorn Company Culture

Akorn Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
Akorn's Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Akorn CEO

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Raj Rai Akorn's CEO
Raj Rai
63 /100

Diversity at Akorn

Women at Akorn

Akorn 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?"
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

28

Akorn employees are 28% more likely to recommend Akorn as a great place to work

55%Promoters
18%Passives
27%Detractors

Working at Akorn

Working at Akorn is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. Akorn employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Team and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Akorn’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Akorn was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Akorn

C-

Overall Company Culture at Akorn is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
30%

Akorn ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Akorn Employee Reviews

Akorn Company Information

Akorn Company Overview

Akorn is a niche generic pharmaceutical company engaged in the development, manufacture and marketing of multi-source and branded

Akorn Mission, Vision & Values

Akorn Mission & Values

Akorn - Akorn Pharmaceuticals - Quality Policy Statement. Akorn Quality Mission Statement. It is Akorn's policy to preserve and improve patient health by consistently delivering high quality, safe and effective specialty pharmaceutical products, that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Headquarter1925 West Field Court
Lake Forest, IL
United States of America
Websitewww.akorn.com
Founding Date1948
Tel8472796125
Company StatusPublic
StockAKRX

Akorn Competitors

Akorn competitors include Genentech, Allergan, ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, and Aerie Pharmaceuticals. Akorn ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Akorn compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Genentech's Logo
    Genentech
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    Allergan's Logo
    Allergan
    3.4/5
  3. #3
    ACADIA Pharmaceuticals' Logo
    ACADIA Pharmaceuticals
    3.0/5
  4. #4
    Akorn's Logo
    Akorn
    2.9/5
  5. #5
    Aerie Pharmaceuticals' Logo
    Aerie Pharmaceuticals
    2.5/5

Akorn Employees

15 employees at Akorn have reviewed Akorn 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 15 Akorn employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Akorn are not very pleased with their total compensation at Akorn, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Akorn are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Akorn are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Akorn believe the environment at Akorn is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Akorn is extremely fast.

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

Joining Akorn - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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.

Akorn KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Akorn's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Akorn employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 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?

Akorn CEO & Leadership

Akorn CEO - Raj Rai

Raj Rai Akorn's CEO
63 /100

Raj’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Raj in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Raj Rai’s employees rank Akorn in the Top 30% for Executive Team, in the Top 30% for Manager, and in the Top 35% for Leadership. When compared to Akorn’s competitors, Raj Rai ranks below both ACADIA Pharmaceuticals CEO Steve Davis and Allergan CEO Brenton Saunders.

Akorn Leadership

The Akorn Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Raj Rai, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Duane Portwood, and Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Joseph Bonaccorsi

  • Raj Rai  CEO / President

    Raj Rai CEO / President

    Raj Rai serves as the CEO / President of Akorn.

  • Duane Portwood Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President

    Mr. Duane A. Portwood has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Akorn, Inc. since October 30,... read more

  • Joseph Bonaccorsi Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

    Mr. Joseph Bonaccorsi, also known as Joe, has been Secretary and General Counsel of Akorn, Inc. since 2009 and has been... read more

  • Bruce Kutinsky Pharm.D. Chief Operating Officer

    Dr. Bruce Kutinsky, Pharm.D. has been Chief Operating Officer of Akorn, Inc since September 2012. Dr. Kutinsky served as... read more

  • Steven Lichter Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Operations

    Mr. Steven Lichter, also known as Steve, has been an Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Operations of Akorn,... read more

  • John R. Sabat Senior Vice President of National Accounts and Trade Relations

    Mr. John R. Sabat has been Senior Vice President of National Accounts and Trade Relations at Akorn, Inc. since June... read more

  • Floyd Benjamin -

    Mr. Floyd Benjamin founded Keystone Pharmaceuticals Inc. in November 2001 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. Mr.... read more

  • Randall E. Pollard Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller

    Mr. Randall E. Pollard, also known as Randy, has been the Chief Accounting Officer of Akorn, Inc. since August 2015 and... read more

  • Mark M. Silverberg Executive Vice President of Global Quality Assurance and Alliance Management

    Mr. Mark M. Silverberg serves as Executive Vice President of Global Quality Assurance and Alliance Management at Akorn,... read more

Akorn Salaries

How much does Akorn pay?

How much do people at Akorn get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Akorn is $98,401, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,339, or $49 per hour.

At Akorn, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $187,022 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,681 annually. Average Akorn salaries by department include: Marketing at $111,274, Product at $128,223, HR at $111,141, and Admin at $54,662. Half of Akorn salaries are above $103,339.

3 employees at Akorn rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at Akorn rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Akorn employees include job titles like Director of Sales. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Akorn employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$83k
$83k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$102k
$102k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$162k
$162k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$220k
$220k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$282k
$282k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$283k
$283k100th Percentile
$98,401*
Average Compensation
$103,339*
Median Compensation

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

Akorn Salaries by City

Akorn Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Akorn

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Akorn 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

Akorn Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

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

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Akorn PTO

Akorn's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 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+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Akorn applied for 35 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

35
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (35 out of 35)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 35)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 35)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 35)

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

Let Akorn Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Akorn on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
50%
Engineering
25%
Operations
25%

Candidates By Location

Mackinaw
25%
North Chicago
25%
Akron
25%
Chicago
25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Akorn

What is Akorn address?

Akorn location is at 1925 West Field Court

Who is the CEO of Akorn?

Akorn CEO is Raj Rai, their score by employees is 63

What is Akorn eNPS?

The eNPS for Akorn is 28

What is Akorn revenue?

Akorn revenue is $841M

What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Akorn?

Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 100k

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