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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPacira Pharmaceuticals employees are -50% more likely to recommend Pacira Pharmaceuticals as a great place to work
| 10% | Promoters |
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| 30% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Pacira Pharmaceuticals is rated below average by 11 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pacira Pharmaceuticals employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Pacira Pharmaceuticals’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Diego. See below in detail how working at Pacira Pharmaceuticals was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pacira Pharmaceuticals is rated D
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Pacira Pharmaceuticals ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 15 Pacira Pharmaceuticals employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pacira Pharmaceuticals improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What makes you most happy at work?Knowing the work that I do helps people.
What do you like best about the leadership team?They have responded to the company wide survey that tore them to shreds.
What is the best part about your compensation package?My salary is the best part.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Two weeks notice was not enough.. peoples lives are not a game
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Not lying and be tranperant
What does the leadership team need to get better at?being good human beings and treating others with respect
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| Headquarter | 10450 Science Center Drive San Diego, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pacira.com |
| Founding Date | 1989 |
| Tel | 973-254-3560 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PCRX |
Pacira Pharmaceuticals competitors include Biogen. Pacira Pharmaceuticals ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pacira Pharmaceuticals compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
11 employees at Pacira Pharmaceuticals have reviewed Pacira 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 11 Pacira 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 Pacira Pharmaceuticals are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Pacira Pharmaceuticals, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pacira Pharmaceuticals are not very pleased with their team. 11 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Pacira Pharmaceuticals are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pacira Pharmaceuticals believe the environment at Pacira Pharmaceuticals is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pacira Pharmaceuticals is a bit slow. About 76% of the employees at Pacira Pharmaceuticals work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Pacira Pharmaceuticals are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Diego about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Diego 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 Pacira Pharmaceuticals' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Pacira Pharmaceuticals employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Dave’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Dave 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 San Diego. Dave Stack’s employees rank Pacira Pharmaceuticals in the Bottom 25% for Retention, in the Bottom 20% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 20% for Perks And Benefits. When compared to Pacira Pharmaceuticals’s competitors, Dave Stack ranks below Biogen CEO Michel Vounatsos.
The Pacira Pharmaceuticals Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Dave Stack, Chief Financial Officer Charles Reinhart III, and Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary Kristen Williams J.D.
Dave Stack CEO / President
Dave Stack serves as the CEO / President of Pacira Pharmaceuticals.
Charles Reinhart III Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Charles A. Reinhart, III, also known as Charlie, has been Chief Financial Officer at Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.... read more
Kristen Williams J.D. Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel and Secretary
Ms. Kristen Williams, JD has been the Chief Administrative Officer and Secretary of Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since... read more
Scott Braunstein M.D. Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Scott Braunstein, M.D., has been Chief Operating Officer of Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since December 6, 2017. Dr.... read more
Lauren Bullaro Riker Principal Accounting Officer & VP of Finance
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Michael Rozycki Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
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Charles Laranjeira SVP Technical Operations
Charles Laranjeira serves as the SVP Technical Operations of Pacira Pharmaceuticals, Inc.. Charles started at Pacira... read more
Matt Lehmann VP Marketing
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How much do people at Pacira Pharmaceuticals get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pacira Pharmaceuticals is $110,800, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,631, or $53 per hour.
At Pacira Pharmaceuticals, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $216,196 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,550 annually. Average Pacira Pharmaceuticals salaries by department include: Sales at $136,256, Operations at $109,066, Customer Support at $60,703, and Finance at $78,011. Half of Pacira Pharmaceuticals salaries are above $110,631.
9 employees at Pacira Pharmaceuticals rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings) while 9 employees at Pacira Pharmaceuticals rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $195k | $195k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $258k | $258k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $262k | $262k | 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 Pacira Pharmaceuticals across various culture dimensions.
Pacira Pharmaceuticals' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Pacira Pharmaceuticals address?
Pacira Pharmaceuticals location is at 10450 Science Center Drive
Who is the CEO of Pacira Pharmaceuticals?
Pacira Pharmaceuticals CEO is Dave Stack, their score by employees is 48
What is Pacira Pharmaceuticals eNPS?
The eNPS for Pacira Pharmaceuticals is -50
What is Pacira Pharmaceuticals revenue?
Pacira Pharmaceuticals revenue is $287M
What is the salary for Recruiter in Pacira Pharmaceuticals?
Recruiter average salary in the US is 102k