doing more good
Here at Upsher-Smith, we strive to foster an inclusive culture that will always “do more good” — more good with the high-quality products we create, more good for the diverse patients we serve, and more good for the passionate and inspiring people we employ.
As we celebrate our 100-year anniversary, remember that, when you join us, you become a part of a company that enjoys a respected past built on strong relationships and deeply held values.
Yet the success of Upsher-Smith depends, as it always has, on its people. You’ll be empowered to grow your career and encouraged to make an impact, within these walls or out in the community.
How will you Do More Good™?

Our Core Values
growth and innovation
fiscal responsibility
ethical behavior
communication
leadership
teamwork
hear about our collaboration with sawai

Nozomi MansfieldSenior Administrative Assistant
“I enjoy working with the people of Sawai because I feel I can learn a lot from their expertise and experience. It must be challenging for them to learn and understand a different culture, yet they are very approachable and friendly! Their guidance and devotion to their work gives me motivation every day, and makes me feel that each of us has an important role to play. Though Upsher-Smith and Sawai are already aligned with our mutual patient-centric cultures, I appreciate Sawai employees’ ongoing efforts to look for ways to combine and capitalize on the many strengths of both American and Japanese cultures.”

Jim Young, PhDChief Science Officer
“Our Sawai colleagues offer a fresh perspective here at Upsher-Smith. They readily provide helpful suggestions for us to consider, and they are equally eager to learn from our company and about the United States. In the departments I run, teamwork comes especially easy because of the universality of science. Our spoken languages may be different, but our problems and solutions are similar. In our shared culture of collaboration and accountability, there no competing agendas—we are all running in the same direction and are aligned.”

Carol WeeklundDirector, Corporate Communications
“In my almost 30 years with Upsher-Smith, I’ve never been as excited about a new venture for the company—and for me, personally! Many things are so different and fresh from anything I’ve done before. The people of Sawai have been super fun to get to know and they are always so appreciative of receiving input and feedback. I’ve embraced the challenge of learning certain aspects of the Japanese culture, and even training myself to use English a little differently to get my points across in our work conversations. There is so much growth potential for this partnership!”
volunteering
We go beyond medicine, as a company and as individuals, by regularly supporting and participating in charitable activities that focus on helping people live healthier, fuller lives. Many of these activities take the form of regional and national walks that help build awareness for seizure disorders and migraine headaches—the two conditions our branded prescription medications help to treat.
Health and wellbeing
Health and wellbeing is important to everyone at Upsher-Smith. Living a healthful lifestyle can reduce stress and the occurrence of injuries and illnesses. Upsher-Smith encourages its employees to use the wellbeing program, which helps track healthy activities.

total rewards and WELLBEING
Total compensation includes all forms of financial returns. Our benefits objective is to provide a competitive and cost-effective program offering choice, quality, and value to our employees and their families.
- Base pay
- Recognition awards and bonuses
- Employee assistance programs
- Annual incentive (or sales incentive)
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Shift differential
- Pet insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plan
- Profit sharing
