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Alkermes Company Culture
Alkermes Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Alkermes' Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
A+Compensation
AHappiness
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Manager
B+Alkermes CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Richard Pops
74 /100
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Diversity at Alkermes
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D-
Diverse employees at Alkermes have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Alkermes
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Women at Alkermes have rated CEO Rating, Leadership, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Alkermes 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
15
Alkermes employees are 15% more likely to recommend Alkermes as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Alkermes
Working at Alkermes is rated highly by 36 employees, across various culture dimensions. Alkermes employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Alkermes’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Alkermes was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Alkermes
B
Overall Company Culture at Alkermes is rated B
Last updated months ago
Top
25%
Alkermes ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAlkermes Employee Reviews
Out of 24 Alkermes employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Alkermes improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
Positive Reviews From Alkermes Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The health benefits and vacation are generous
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Highly competitive in all facets of compensation and benefits (base, bonus, equity, benefits)
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People are collaborative, listen to ideas, trust each other.
Constructive Feedback From Alkermes Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Employees he doesn't like have been dismissed in favor of those who brown nose and inexperienced one from his previous company
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Michael micro manager Rossetti and his goons need to leave the company
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Stop brown nosing all the time
Alkermes Company Information
Alkermes Company Overview
Alkermes is a biotechnology company that develops, manufactures and commercializes medicines for the treatment of chronic diseases.
Alkermes Mission, Vision & Values
Alkermes Mission Statement
Alkermes is a leader in innovative medicines that address the unmet needs and challenges of people living with debilitating diseases. As a fully integrated global biopharmaceutical company, Alkermes applies our scientific expertise, proprietary technologies and global resources to develop products that are designed to make a meaningful difference in the way patients manage their disease.
Alkermes Values
At Alkermes, our culture embodies respect for all and an unwavering commitment to and passion for our work. But the single value that rose to the top, repeatedly, was teamwork. As we describe it “collaboration is at our core.” It's how we achieve our success and do our best work.
| Headquarter | 852 winter Street Waltham, MA 02451 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.alkermes.com |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Tel | (781) 609-6000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ALKS |
Alkermes Competitors
Alkermes competitors include Biogen and Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. Alkermes ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Alkermes compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Alkermes Employees
36 employees at Alkermes have reviewed Alkermes 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 36 Alkermes employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Alkermes are pleased with their total compensation at Alkermes, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Alkermes are pleased with their team. 36 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Alkermes are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Alkermes believe the environment at Alkermes is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Alkermes is comfortably fast. About 69% of the employees at Alkermes work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Alkermes are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Alkermes - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Alkermes is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Alkermes employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Alkermes KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Alkermes' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Alkermes employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Alkermes CEO & Leadership
Alkermes CEO - Richard Pops
74 /100
Richard’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Alkermes’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Female employees, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Alkermes’s competitors, Richard Pops ranks right above Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos. Under Pops’s leadership, Alkermes employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Diversity and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Alkermes could stand to see real improvement.
Alkermes Leadership
The Alkermes Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Richard Pops, Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, EVP and Secretary Kathryn L. Biberstein, and Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer James M. Frates
Richard Pops CEO / President
Richard Pops serves as the CEO / President of Alkermes.
Kathryn L. Biberstein Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, EVP and Secretary
Ms. Kathryn L. Biberstein, also known as Kathy, has been Chief Risk Officer and Executive Vice President of Alkermes plc... read more
James M. Frates Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. James M. Frates, also known as Jim, has been Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer of... read more
Floyd E. Bloom M.D. Co-Founder and Director
Dr. Floyd E. Bloom, M.D., is a Co-Founder of Alkermes Inc. Dr. Bloom served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer... read more
Shane Martin Cooke President
Mr. Shane Martin Cooke has been the President of Alkermes Plc since September 16, 2011. Mr. Cooke served as an Executive... read more
Mark P. Stejbach Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Mark P. Stejbach has been the Chief Commercial Officer of Alkermes plc since February 29, 2012 and its Senior Vice... read more
Craig Hopkinson M.D. Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical Development & Medical Affairs
Dr. Craig Hopkinson, M.D., has been Chief Medical Officer and Senior Vice President of Clinical Development & Medical... read more
Blair C. Jackson Senior Vice President of Business Development
Mr. Blair C. Jackson serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Alkermes plc. Mr. Jackson served as Vice... read more
Iain Michael Brown Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance
Mr. Iain Michael Brown has been the Chief Accounting Officer of Alkermes plc since May 2015 and has been its Senior Vice... read more
Alkermes Salaries
How much does Alkermes pay?
How much do people at Alkermes get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Alkermes is $104,275, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,566, or $48 per hour.
At Alkermes, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $236,963 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,376 annually. Average Alkermes salaries by department include: HR at $158,245, IT at $103,627, Operations at $69,495, and Admin at $53,522. Half of Alkermes salaries are above $101,566.
16 employees at Alkermes rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 54 ratings) while 16 employees at Alkermes rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Alkermes employees include job titles like Principal Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Alkermes employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $101k | $101k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $156k | $156k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 100th Percentile |
$104,275*
Average Compensation
$101,566*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Alkermes Salaries by City
Alkermes Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Alkermes
Diverse employees at Alkermes score the company 49/100 across various culture categories, placing Alkermes in the Bottom 10% 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 Alkermes across various culture dimensions.
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Alkermes 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
- Work From Home Policy
Alkermes PTO
Alkermes' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Alkermes' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Alkermes Careers
Alkermes Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Alkermes applied for 26 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 96% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Alkermes unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
26
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 96% Granted (25 out of 26)
- 0% Denied ( out of 26)
- 4% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 26)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 26)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Alkermes Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Alkermes on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 20% | |
HR | 20% | |
Customer Support | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Watertown | 20% | |
Bedford | 20% | |
Lynn | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Alkermes
What is Alkermes address?
Alkermes location is at 852 winter Street
Who is the CEO of Alkermes?
Alkermes CEO is Richard Pops, their score by employees is 74
What is Alkermes eNPS?
The eNPS for Alkermes is 15
What is Alkermes revenue?
Alkermes revenue is $903M
What is the salary for Admin Assistant in Alkermes?
Admin Assistant average salary in the US is 46k
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