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Whether you are just starting out or taking the next step in your career, Akorn is the place for you. With a diverse portfolio of positions, Akorn has opportunities in a multitude of fields.

  • Research and Development
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Engineering
  • Sterile Manufacturing
  • Warehouse and Distribution
  • Facilities and Maintenance
  • Information Technology
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Finance and Accounting

Who Are We? Who Are We?

As our mission statement says, Akorn is a "vibrant pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving patients' lives through the quality, availability and affordability of our products." Because of this vision, we have sustained our place as an industry leader. Some of the products that we manufacture are eye drops, eardrops, nasal sprays, liquids, and topical ointments. Learn more...

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Mission

Why Akorn Why Akorn?

Why Akorn Why Akorn

The Akorn family is comprised of forward thinking, progressive, open-minded professionals. Professionals that are not only in the pursuit of their own growth but also the company's continual growth. Because of this, innovation is always encouraged, celebrated and recognized. Working at Akorn not only allows you to make an impact on your life but also the lives of everyone around you.

Training & Development Training & Development

Hiring top talent is essential; however, continuous training is key to retaining a strong team. With that understanding, Akorn has made it a point to establish numerous programs and practices that allows their employees to continue to thrive and develop in their career.

  • Buddy Onboarding Training
  • New Hire + Annual Training
  • Daily Onsite Mentoring and Training
  • Tuition Reimbursement + Personal Development Opportunities
Training & Development Training & Development

Life at Akorn Life at Akorn

Life at Akorn Life at Akorn

Here at Akorn each employee matters! Despite being an international company, with multiple locations, working at Akorn still gives you that small company, family oriented feel. You do not have to worry about getting "lost in the sauce" or becoming another number within a population of thousands, as Akorn is a company that encourages heavy communication and team collaboration.

Inclusive and Diverse Culture:
Akorn is proud to be a vibrant pharmaceutical company that recognizes that inclusion and diversity are critical to our success. Fostering a culture of inclusion enhances collaboration and trust across our organization and underscores our mission to improve patients' lives.

benefits Benefits

As an integral component of the Akorn Total Compensation Program (ATCP), we offer comprehensive and flexible options for medical coverage as well as a full array of company paid coverage's and programs.

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid time off & holidays
  • Medical, dental and vision benefit options
  • 100% company paid maternity leave for 12 weeks
  • Domestic partner benefit coverage
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account for dependent and child care
  • 401(k) program
  • Wellness program
  • Company paid basic life, AD&D, and short and long-term disability insurance
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program and work / life support referrals

Equal Opportunity Employer (Notice to all US Applicants)

Akorn, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Recruitment Fraud Warning

Akorn.com is the only official website to collect application information for full-time opportunities with Akorn. All other job postings should redirect you back to our website which is supported by IBM Kenexa Brassring. If you have been requested to apply for an employment opportunity other than through akorn.com, or, if you have sought out career opportunities with Akorn and found a different website in your search, you should NOT submit your application, nor should you provide any personal identifying information such as a social security number, birth certificate, financial institution information, driver's license number or passport information. Offers of employment will be communicated from Akorn in conjunction with the candidate portal of our Brassring applicant tracking system. Please also note that any correspondence with regard to employment would come from an authorized akorn.com email address.