Syapse Culture | Comparably
Syapse Claimed Company
Syapse works with leading health systems, life sciences companies, and regulators to explore opportunities to use real-world evidence to improve the outcomes of cancer patients. By bringing these organizations together into the Syapse Learning Health Network™, Syapse has built one of the world’s largest networks with a goal to improve outcomes in cancer care through improved precision medicine. Syapse and its partners are working towards a future in which all cancer patients have access to the quality of care they need. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
65
TOTAL
RATINGS
1863

Syapse Company Culture

Syapse Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.7/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Syapse CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Ken Tarkoff Syapse's CEO
Ken Tarkoff
94 /100

Diversity at Syapse

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Diverse employees at Syapse have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Syapse

Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

Women at Syapse have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Syapse 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 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

88

Syapse employees are 88% more likely to recommend Syapse as a great place to work

91%Promoters
6%Passives
3%Detractors

Working at Syapse

Working at Syapse is rated highly by 65 employees, across various culture dimensions. Syapse employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Syapse’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Syapse was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Syapse

A+

Overall Company Culture at Syapse is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Syapse ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 65 Employees

View Results
0
20
40
60
80
100
Data Insights
93
Data Insights93

Syapse Employee Reviews

Out of 332 Syapse employee reviews, 99% were positive. The remaining 1% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Syapse improve their work culture.

99%
1%
Positive Reviews99%
Constructive Feedback1%

Positive Reviews From Syapse Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Fair flex time policy and compensation
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Benefits are excellent and affordable.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    There are so many perks here, I am thankful for all!

Constructive Feedback From Syapse Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    A higher rate of pay would make me feel better. I've been approached with higher pay on a few occasions and I feel I deserve more.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I would like to see my salary to be comparable to what other companies are actually paying for the work that I do weekly.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    Do not feel undervalued in my position and what I do for the company but I could get better compensation at other companies

Syapse Company Information

Syapse Company Overview

Syapse works with leading health systems, life sciences companies, and regulators to explore opportunities to use real-world evidence to improve the outcomes of cancer patients. By bringing these organizations together into the Syapse Learning Health Network™, Syapse has built one of the world’s largest networks with a goal to improve outcomes in cancer care through improved precision medicine. Syapse and its partners are working towards a future in which all cancer patients have access to the quality of care they need.

Syapse was founded in 2008 and its current CEO is Ken Tarkoff. Since its inception 18 years ago, Syapse has grown to 160 employees.

Syapse Mission, Vision & Values

Syapse Mission Statement

Dedicated to extinguishing the fear and burden of serious disease by advancing real-world care.

Syapse Vision Statement

To achieve more precise care for every patient, we need to transform real-world evidence into insights that can directly impact care. At Syapse, that is real-world care. It’s found in the way we empower healthcare organizations to work together in active, transparent partnerships, delivering complete patient insights to answer the questions that matter and then purposefully applying it at where patients receive care – driving real impact for cancer patients and beyond.

Syapse Values

  • Customer First
  • One Team
  • Own It
  • C.O.R.E. Leadership Principles
  • Communication
  • Operational Excellence
  • Relationships
  • Expectations
Headquarter303 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States of America
Websitewww.syapse.com
Founding Date2008
Company StatusPrivate
Jobssyapse.com/careers
Social Sites
  • Work/life balance in real life!
  • The Syapse Clinical Abstraction Team celebrating 2021 National Cancer Registrar Week!
  • Product Developers enjoying lunch in the Bay Area!
  • Data Insights Leadership Team focused on planning for 2022!

Syapse Employees

Syapse has 160 employees. 65 employees at Syapse have reviewed Syapse 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 65 Syapse employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Syapse are extremely happy with their total compensation at Syapse, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Syapse are extremely happy with their team. 65 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Syapse are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Syapse believe the environment at Syapse is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Syapse is comfortably fast. About 69% of the employees at Syapse work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Syapse are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Syapse employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Syapse report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
100% of Syapse employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Syapse employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
94% of Syapse employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Syapse employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
97% of Syapse employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Syapse - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.

Syapse KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Syapse's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 63 Syapse employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 63 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?

Syapse CEO & Leadership

Ken Tarkoff Syapse's CEO
94 /100

Syapse CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs for Diversity 2022 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2022 (Small & Midsize Companies)
Best CEOs 2021 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Ken’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Ken Tarkoff has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2022. In addition, Ken has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making Syapse’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Syapse’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the Data Insights department. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Syapse’s competitors, Ken Tarkoff ranks right above Flatiron Health CEO Carolyn Starrett. Under Tarkoff’s leadership, Syapse employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Meetings and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Syapse could stand to see real improvement.

Syapse Leadership

The Syapse Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Ken Tarkoff, Chief Data and Product Development Officer Vinod Subramanian, and CTO and co-founder Tony Loeser

  • Ken Tarkoff  CEO / President

    Ken Tarkoff CEO / President

    Ken Tarkoff serves as the CEO / President of Syapse.

  • Vinod Subramanian Chief Data and Product Development Officer

    Vinod Subramanian serves as the Chief Data and Product Development Officer of Syapse.

  • Tony Loeser CTO and co-founder

    Tony Loeser serves as the CTO and co-founder of Syapse Inc.. Tony started at Syapse Inc. in May of 2008. Tony is... read more

  • Michelle Kemling Chief People Officer

    Michelle Kemling serves as the VP, People of Syapse Inc.. Michelle started at Syapse Inc. in September of 2018. Michelle... read more

  • Anna Berry Vice President, Molecular Pathology, Genomics, and Laboratory Medicine

    Anna Berry serves as the Vice President, Molecular Pathology, Genomics, and Laboratory Medicine of Syapse.

  • Thomas Brown Chief Medical Officer

    Thomas Brown serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Syapse.

  • Michael Italia VP Product Development

    Michael Italia serves as the VP Product Development of Syapse.

  • Jennifer J Vice President, Health Systems

    Jennifer J serves as the Vice President, Health Systems of Syapse.

  • Alan Matza Vice President Finance

    Alan Matza serves as the Vice President Finance of Syapse.

Syapse Salaries

How much does Syapse pay?

How much do people at Syapse get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Syapse is $124,289, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $150,774, or $72 per hour.

At Syapse, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $191,940 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,100 annually. Average Syapse salaries by department include: Engineering at $139,366, Operations at $98,106, Sales at $282,498, and Product at $132,153. Half of Syapse salaries are above $150,774.

65 employees at Syapse rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 132 ratings) while 65 employees at Syapse rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 128 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$85k
$85k1st Percentile
20th Percentile
$117k
$117k20th Percentile
40th Percentile
$148k
$148k40th Percentile
60th Percentile
$209k
$209k60th Percentile
80th Percentile
$248k
$248k80th Percentile
100th Percentile
$351k
$351k100th Percentile
$124,289*
Average Compensation
$150,774*
Median Compensation

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

Syapse Salaries by Department

Explore Syapse Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Syapse

Diverse employees at Syapse score the company 93/100 across various culture categories, placing Syapse in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Syapse across various culture dimensions.

The Syapse Diversity and Inclusion committee aims to guide us towards a future in which everyone has an equitable voice in the future of cancer care. Syapse is working towards a future where every cancer patient has access to the best care through Precision Medicine. To truly accomplish the mission of making sure every patient is served by that mission, we recognize that our team members, partners, data, & more must reflect the diverse population we strive to serve. ,

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 93/100
Department - Data Insights
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees 94/100
Department - Operations

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 87/100
Department - Product
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Syapse Perks & Benefits

Flexibility: As a remote-first company, you have the flexibility to meet life’s demands on your terms. Your fully remote teammates care about the amazing work you create and positive attitude you bring, not when you arrive or how long you sit at your desk. Also, a ‘take what you need, when you need it’ approach to time off and zero hours wasted commuting.

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
  • Performance Bonus

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Legal Assistance
  • Work From Home Policy

Syapse PTO

Syapse's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.

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/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Syapse

What is Syapse address?

Syapse location is at 303 2nd Street

Who is the CEO of Syapse?

Syapse CEO is Ken Tarkoff, their score by employees is 94

What is Syapse eNPS?

The eNPS for Syapse is 88

What is the salary for Business Analyst in Syapse?

Business Analyst average salary in the US is 96k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in Syapse?

The average salaries for Marketing in Syapse is 192k

×
Rate your company