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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterValeant Pharmaceuticals International employees are 60% more likely to recommend Valeant Pharmaceuticals International as a great place to work
| 80% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is rated highly by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Team, and eNPS categories, putting Valeant Pharmaceuticals International’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is rated B
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Valeant Pharmaceuticals International ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 3 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Valeant Pharmaceuticals International improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?6 weeks paid time off for new parents
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication with employees from management
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Working with each other, be open with your knowledge
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International develops and markets medications used in the fields of neurology, dermatology and infectious diseases.
Improving people’s lives with our health care products
| Headquarter | One Enterprise Aliso Viejo, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.valeant.com |
| Founding Date | 1960 |
| Tel | (800) 361-1448 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VRX |
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International competitors include Perrigo Company, Allergan, and Bausch & Lomb. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Valeant Pharmaceuticals International compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

8 employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International have reviewed Valeant Pharmaceuticals International 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 8 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International are pleased with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International believe the environment at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is comfortably fast. About 40% of the employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles 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 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Joseph’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 Los Angeles. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and Male employees. Compared to Valeant Pharmaceuticals International’s competitors, Joseph Papa ranks right above Allergan CEO Brenton Saunders. Under Papa’s leadership, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Meetings. Environment and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where Valeant Pharmaceuticals International could stand to see real improvement.
The Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Joseph Papa, Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller Osama Eldessouky, and Executive Vice President and General Counsel Christina Ackermann
Joseph Papa CEO / President
Joseph Papa serves as the CEO / President of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
Osama Eldessouky Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Osama A. Eldessouky, also known as Sam, Chief Accounting Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller at... read more
Christina Ackermann Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Ms. Christina M. Ackermann has been Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Valeant Pharmaceuticals... read more
Paul Herendeen Executive Vice President of Finance & CFO
Mr. Paul S. Herendeen has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Finance at Valeant... read more
Tim Arendt Sr. VP and General Manager
Tim Arendt serves as the Sr. VP and General Manager of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
Craig Olson VP, Finance
Craig Olson serves as the VP, Finance of Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Craig started at Valeant Pharmaceuticals in Mar of... read more
Mary Saharyan Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Generics Sales & Marketing
Mary Saharyan serves as the Vice President and General Manager, U.S. Generics Sales & Marketing of Valeant... read more
Tom ONeill Vice President Sales
Tom ONeill serves as the Vice President Sales of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.
James Thurman Executive Director - Operations: Bausch+Lomb TPV & Solta Medical
James Thurman serves as the Executive Director - Operations: Bausch+Lomb TPV & Solta Medical of Valeant Pharmaceuticals.... read more
How much do people at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is $126,381, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,195, or $55 per hour.
At Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $243,385 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,440 annually. Average Valeant Pharmaceuticals International salaries by department include: Product at $198,587, Operations at $86,589, Marketing at $100,052, and Customer Support at $130,720. Half of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International salaries are above $116,195.
5 employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at Valeant Pharmaceuticals International rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International employees include job titles like Sales Manager. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $198k | $198k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $245k | $245k | 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 Valeant Pharmaceuticals International across various culture dimensions.
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Valeant Pharmaceuticals International's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit.

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Admin | 14% | |
Marketing | 14% | |
Sales | 14% |
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New York City | 14% | |
Raleigh | 14% | |
Bethel | 14% | |
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What is Valeant Pharmaceuticals International address?
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International location is at One Enterprise
Who is the CEO of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International?
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International CEO is Joseph Papa, their score by employees is 87
What is Valeant Pharmaceuticals International eNPS?
The eNPS for Valeant Pharmaceuticals International is 60
What is Valeant Pharmaceuticals International revenue?
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International revenue is $9B
What is the salary for SysAdmin in Valeant Pharmaceuticals International?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 95k