

Diverse employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals have rated Professional Development, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alexion Pharmaceuticals have rated Compensation, Retention, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees are -7% more likely to recommend Alexion Pharmaceuticals as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Alexion Pharmaceuticals is rated below average by 45 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Meetings and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Alexion Pharmaceuticals’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Alexion Pharmaceuticals was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alexion Pharmaceuticals is rated C-
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Alexion Pharmaceuticals ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 47 Alexion Pharmaceuticals employee reviews, 70% were positive. The remaining 30% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alexion Pharmaceuticals improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 70% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 30% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?The leadership team is focussed to achieve Astrazeneca's goals
What do you like best about the leadership team?focused, imaginative, knowlegeable, efficient and guiding
What is the best part about your compensation package?not eligible for benefits as a contractor
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Less fake attitudes and manager blatantly showing favouritism and ignoring individuals they already chose not to like before getting to know them.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to stop talking so badly about everyone in the office behind their backs. Made me anxious about what could be said about me when I'm not there
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Manager treating me like an actual person and acknowledged me would have helped.
Medicine/ Drug Developer and distributor
At Alexion, serving patients with rare diseases and their families is our unwavering mission. Often, these diseases have limited or no treatment options and can leave patients and their families feeling isolated and alone. Every day we are inspired to find answers that will transform the lives of patients with rare disease and the generations that follow.
| Headquarter | 352 Knotter Drive Cheshire, CT United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alexionpharma.com |
| Founding Date | 1992 |
| Tel | (203) 272-2596 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ALXN |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals competitors include Celgene and Genentech. Alexion Pharmaceuticals ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alexion Pharmaceuticals compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

45 employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals have reviewed Alexion Pharmaceuticals 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 45 Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals are pleased with their total compensation at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals are not very pleased with their team. 45 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. Less than half believe the meetings at Alexion Pharmaceuticals are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals believe the environment at Alexion Pharmaceuticals is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alexion Pharmaceuticals is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Alexion Pharmaceuticals' KPIs and OKRs.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals’s CEO Ludwig N. Hantson started in this role in 2017. Ludwig’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Ludwig in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in New York. Ludwig N. Hantson’s employees rank Alexion Pharmaceuticals in the Top 5% for Professional Development, in the Top 10% for Office Culture, and in the Top 25% for Compensation. N. Hantson is generally unpopular with Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees, but ranks especially low with Female employees, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, Male employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Alexion Pharmaceuticals’s competitors, Ludwig N. Hantson ranks below both Celgene CEO Mark Alles and Genentech CEO Alexander Hardy.
The Alexion Pharmaceuticals Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Ludwig N. Hantson, Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President Daniel Bazarko CPA, and Vice President of Investor Relations Elena Ridloff CFA
Ludwig N. Hantson CEO / President
Ludwig N. Hantson serves as the CEO / President of Alexion Pharmaceuticals.
Daniel Bazarko CPA Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President
Daniel A. Bazarko, C.P.A., serves as the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President at Alexion Pharmaceuticals,... read more
Elena Ridloff CFA Vice President of Investor Relations
Ms. Elena Ridloff, CFA, has been Vice President of Investor Relations at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc since January... read more
Indrani M. Lall Franchini J.D. Executive VP & Chief Compliance Officer
Ms. Indrani M. Lall Franchini, J.D. has been an Executive Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer of Alexion... read more
Rana Strellis Senior Vice President of Global Communications & Culture
Ms. Rana Strellis has been Senior Vice President of Global Communications & Culture at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.... read more
John J. Orloff Executive VP and Head of Research & Development
Dr. John J. Orloff, M.D., has been an Executive Vice President and Head of Research & Development at Alexion... read more
Brian Goff M.B.A. Executive VP & Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. Brian Goff, M.B.A. has been Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.... read more
John B. Moriarty Jr., J.D. Executive VP & General Counsel
Mr. John B. Moriarty, Jr., J.D., has been an Executive Vice President of Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since September... read more
Heidi L. Wagner Esq., J.D. Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs
Ms. Heidi L. Wagner, Esq., J.D., has been Senior Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Alexion Pharmaceuticals,... read more
How much do people at Alexion Pharmaceuticals get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alexion Pharmaceuticals is $118,248, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,153, or $56 per hour.
At Alexion Pharmaceuticals, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $215,156 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,917 annually. Average Alexion Pharmaceuticals salaries by department include: Admin at $54,582, Sales at $149,243, HR at $122,037, and Engineering at $140,442. Half of Alexion Pharmaceuticals salaries are above $117,153.
19 employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 55 ratings) while 17 employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees include job titles like Editor and Human Resources Coordinator. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Alexion Pharmaceuticals employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $176k | $176k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $299k | $299k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Alexion Pharmaceuticals score the company 52/100 across various culture categories, placing Alexion Pharmaceuticals in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Alexion Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions.
We encourage diversity of backgrounds and ideas. We genuinely care for and respect each other, working together as a high-performing team to deliver extraordinary results while embracing different perspectives.
Alexion Pharmaceuticals PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Alexion Pharmaceuticals applied for 10 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Alexion Pharmaceuticals address?
Alexion Pharmaceuticals location is at 352 Knotter Drive
Who is the CEO of Alexion Pharmaceuticals?
Alexion Pharmaceuticals CEO is Ludwig N. Hantson, their score by employees is 61
What is Alexion Pharmaceuticals eNPS?
The eNPS for Alexion Pharmaceuticals is -7
What is Alexion Pharmaceuticals revenue?
Alexion Pharmaceuticals revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Desktop Support in Alexion Pharmaceuticals?
Desktop Support average salary in the US is 68k