2013 Employer Profile
No.
95
Astellas Pharma US
http://www.astellas.us/
Why you want to work there
This Northbrook, Ill., pharmaceutical company offers an array of benefits, including an 11.5% match on employee 401(k) contributions, five days' paid time off for charitable volunteer activities, a health insurance plan that's 87.5% subsidized, and medical coverage for retired employees and eligible spouses. Through a partnership with Chicago Cares, 95% of IT employees volunteer in a community service event called "Changing Tomorrow Day," which features activities for children and seniors.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 28
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 2,900
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 54
IT employee turnover in 2012: 10%
IT promotions in 2012: 20%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2012: 10
Training budget per IT employee in 2012: $3,000
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 28%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 26%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 43%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 31%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 28%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 57%