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Akorn is a Pharmaceutical Company that specializes in the Manufacture, Development, and Sale of Difficult-to-manage sterile and non-sterile dosages, and Animal and Consumer Health products, such as Oral liquids, Injectables, Ophthalmics, Inhalants, Nasal sprays and more. The company was founded in 1948, as Taylor Pharmacal, by Guy Taylor and sons, in Decatur, Illinois, and grew into Akorn across Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Switzerland, and India. The company has a clientèle of Hospitals, Clinics, Wholesalers, Physicians, Retail Pharmacies, Distribution, and Government Agencies. The company thrives on a mission to improve the quality of life through the availability of quality health products. Job opportunities are available at Akorn for Project Engineers, Facility Engineers, Managers, Facility Mechanics, Validation Engineers, Quality control Directors, Technicians, Supervisors, and Production Specialists. Employees enjoy benefits such as Dental and Vision plans, Paid Holidays, Educational assistance, Life insurance, Short and Long term Disability plans, 100% covered Premium Plus, and Basic Blue Medical Insurance Programs. The company generates an estimated revenue of about $682.4 million (USD) annually.

Company - Public
$500M to $1B
Large
Multiple locations
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
1948
Raj Rai

Departments

What departments Akorn employees work at?
DepartmentsRatio
other occupation53.5%
Scientists21.5%
Management13.4%
Sales / Retail11.6%
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Professional experience

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How many years of experience do Akorn employees have before joining?
Years of experience at Akorn: Newcomers: 14%, Experiencers: 14%, Experts: 19%, Veterans: 53%. Akorn employees have 8+ years experience on average before joining.
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Where did Akorn employees work before joining?
Where they've worked before Akorn: Abbott, Akorn Pharmaceutical, Baxter. Typical Akorn employees have worked at Abbott.
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Abbott
Akorn Pharmaceutical
Baxter

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What industries did Akorn employees work in previously?
Industry Background: The most typical industries of Akorn: Pharmaceutical Manufacturers, Medical Equipment Manufacturers, General Hospitals, Scientific Research & Development Firms, Health & Personal Care Retailers. Akorn employees most likely come f
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Professional Growth

Where did Akorn employees work before joining?
Past employers' size at Akorn: Small: 25%, Medium: 17%, Large: 58%. Most Akorn employees have previously worked at large companies.
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Educational background

Educational background

What did employees at Akorn study?
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Top educational institutions

Where did employees at Akorn study?
DePaul University
Millikin University
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Employee data

Professional Growth

How long do people stay in a role at Akorn?
Time employed at Akorn: <1: 7%, 1-3: 44%, 4-8: 33%, 9-13: 9%, 14-20: 5%, 20+: 2%. Most Akorn employees stay with the company for 1-3 years which is less than the industry average.
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Culture & Values

How does Akorn rank for age & gender diversity?
Gender ratio at Akorn: 59.2% Male and 40.8% Female. Age ratio at Akorn: 16-20: 0%, 21-30: 29%, 31-40: 32%, 41-50: 24%, 51-60: 11%, 60+: 4%. Akorn rates - 4.2% less female than the industry average. Most Akorn employees are 31-40, which is on par with
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Career advancement

Professional Growth

How does Akorn rank for career advancement?
Career advancement at Akorn: high. Akorn ranks high for career advancement which is above the industry average.
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