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Akorn

4.4
based on 72 Reviews

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Company Summary

Akorn develops and produces specialized pharmaceuticals, including sterile and non-sterile products, addressing complex manufacturing challenges in the health sector.

Overall Rating

4.4/5
based on 72 reviews
highly rated categories
13% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Company culture, Work satisfaction

Work Policy
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
86% employees reported
Strict timing
Strict timing
58% employees reported
No travel
No travel
45% employees reported
Day shift
Day shift
97% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Health insurance
Health insurance
16 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
Job/Soft skill training
15 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
5 employees reported
Professional degree assistance
Professional degree assistance
4 employees reported
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About Akorn

Founded in1971 (54 yrs old)
India Employee Count201-500
Global Employee Count1k-5k
HeadquartersLake Forest, Illinois, United States (USA)
Office Locations
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Websiteakorn.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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Akorn, Inc. is a niche pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and markets generic and branded prescription pharmaceuticals as well as animal and consumer health products. We specialize in difficult-to-manufacture sterile and non-sterile dosage forms including: ophthalmics, injectables, oral liquids, otics, topicals, inhalants, and nasal sprays. Akorn markets its products to retail pharmacies, ophthalmologists, optometrists, physicians, veterinarians, hospitals, clinics, wholesalers, distributors, group purchasing organizations, and government agencies. Akorn has Research and Development facilities in Vernon Hills, IL; Cranbury, NJ; and Copiague, NY that provide a robust and continuous pipeline of new products. Akorn's manufacturing facilities are located in Decatur, IL; Somerset, NJ; Amityville, NY; Paonta Sahib, India; and Hettlingen, Switzerland.
Mission: We are a vibrant pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives through the quality, availability and affordability of our products.
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Akorn Ratings

based on 72 reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5
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Category Ratings

4.7

Work-life balance

4.4

Company culture

4.4

Work satisfaction

4.1

Salary

3.9

Job security

3.8

Skill development

3.7

Promotions

Akorn is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 72 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Work-life balance
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Work-life balance
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Salary
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Critically Rated for
No critically rated category
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Promotions
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Primary Work Policy
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Work from office
66% employees reported
Hybrid
84% employees reported
Work from office
88% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees
3.9
Good
rated by 3 women
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Average
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Rating by Men Employees
4.5
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4.2
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Akorn Salaries

Akorn salaries have received with an average score of 4.1 out of 5 by 72 employees.

Deputy Manager

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₹12 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

Officer

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₹2 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Senior Officer

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₹4 L/yr - ₹5.2 L/yr

DPT.Manager

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₹8.4 L/yr - ₹14.5 L/yr

Senior Executive Engineer

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₹6.8 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Quality Assurance Officer

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₹3.3 L/yr - ₹3.3 L/yr

Senior EHS Officer

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹4.6 L/yr

QA Executive

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₹3.6 L/yr - ₹7 L/yr

Assistant Manager - QA

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₹9 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr

Senior Production Officer

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₹4.2 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr

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Akorn FAQs

When was Akorn founded?
Akorn was founded in 1971. The company has been operating for 54 years primarily in the Pharma sector.
Where is the Akorn headquarters located?
Akorn is headquartered in Lake Forest, Illinois.
How many employees does Akorn have in India?
Akorn currently has approximately 200+ employees in India.
Does Akorn have good work-life balance?
Akorn has a work-life balance rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 70+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 88% employees rated Akorn 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Akorn reviews for more details
Is Akorn good for career growth?
Career growth at Akorn is rated fairly well, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.7. 88% employees rated Akorn 4 or above, while 12% employees rated it 3 or below on promotions/appraisal. Though the sentiment is mixed for career growth, majority employees have rated it positively. We recommend reading Akorn promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros of working in Akorn?
Working at Akorn offers several advantages that make it an appealing place for employees. The company is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and work satisfaction, based on 70+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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