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Akorn Company Culture
Akorn Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Akorn's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
eNPS
B+Executive Team
BManager
BLeadership
BCompensation
CAkorn CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Raj Rai
63 /100
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Diversity at Akorn
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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
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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.
| Headquarter | 1925 West Field Court Lake Forest, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.akorn.com |
| Founding Date | 1948 |
| Tel | 8472796125 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | AKRX |
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.
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.
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Akorn CEO & Leadership
Akorn CEO - Raj Rai
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 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
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: Customer Support at $58,518, Marketing at $111,274, Admin at $54,662, and Legal at $134,653. 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.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $83k | $83k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $102k | $102k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $282k | $282k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 100th 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
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.
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Ranked Culture the Lowest
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.
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Akorn Jobs
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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
H1B Applications Outcome
- 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
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Akorn on Comparably
Candidates By Department
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Engineering | 25% | |
Operations | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Mackinaw | 25% | |
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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
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