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At Nycomed US, our employees are offered the opportunity to make a difference - for themselves, their families, and for the world in which we all live, by bringing medicines that matter to patients and healthcare providers. We strive to create a stimulating, innovative and rewarding environment driven by talented individuals.

Nycomed US offers a wide range of pharmaceutical career opportunities from research and development to marketing and pharmaceutical sales. Nycomed US is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer*.

If you are committed to making a significant difference worldwide, we invite you to learn more about Nycomed US, our career opportunities and our products and plans for the future.

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Our Compensation and Benefits Programs

At Nycomed US Inc., we deliver fuller lives through innovative products and services, people and culture. In support of our culture, we provide our employees with a full range of compensation and benefits programs.

Compensation

Base Salary

Service Bonus

Management Incentive Plan

Compensation		Nycomed US Inc. believes in pay for performance. We believe in rewarding our employees for their contribution to our success.

Base Salary		Our base salary ranges are based on competitive market data. Employees are paid salaries within their range, based on performance, skill, and experience.

Service Bonus		Hourly employees are eligible to receive an annual bonus based on service. This bonus is paid at year-end.

Management Incentive Plan		All other employees are eligible to receive a bonus based on performance targets. Performance is measured against individual and Company goals.

Benefits		Nycomed US Inc. provides comprehensive benefit coverage that protects the health and welfare of our employees. We are concerned about employee needs now and in the future.

Health and Welfare
Medical Benefits		The Point-of-Service Plan offers a choice of co-pay and deductibles. Referrals are not required to visit a specialist.

Dental Coverage		Preventative, Basic, Major and Orthodontia services are covered.

Flexible Spending Accounts		Supporting our benefit program, Nycomed US Inc. allows employees to direct part of their pay, on a pre-tax basis, into special accounts that can be used throughout the year to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and to help cover work-related dependent care.

Life Insurance		Coverage for all full-time employees is provided at two times annual salary.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance		This coverage provides a death benefit equal to twice the employee’s annual salary. A schedule of benefits for the loss of limbs, etc. is also provided.

Supplemental Life Insurance		Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves, their spouse, and dependent children. Maximum employee coverage is up to 5 times salary.

Salary Continuance/Short-Term Disability Insurance		Salary continuation is provided to employees who are on an approved medical leave. Benefit levels vary by grade level.

Long-Term Disability Insurance		In the event of total or permanent disability preventing the ability to work beyond six months, employees are eligible for Long-Term Disability consideration, subject to insurance company approval. Benefits are at 60% of earnings.

Financial Security
401 (k)		Employees may participate upon date of hire. Employees may contribute up to 50% of their salary on a before-tax basis. Nycomed US Inc. matches 100% for the first 3% of employee contributions, and 50% of the next 2% of employee contributions, for an overall 4% match. Employees are immediately 100% vested in the Company’s contributions.

Pension Plan		Nycomed US Inc. provides, at no cost to the employee, a defined benefit pension plan based on years of service and salary. Employees are vested after 5 years of service.

Time Off Policies
Vacation		Time to relax and regroup is important. To allow Nycomed US Inc. employees time away from the office, after 3 months of service, the Company provides an attractive vacation policy. Employees earn additional vacation time based on service up to a maximum of 6 weeks.

Holidays		Nycomed US Inc. observes 12 Company-paid holidays. Employees also receive 2 personal floating holidays.

Recognition Programs		Nycomed US Inc. realizes that our employees are our greatest asset. Some of our programs that reward our employees for contributing to our success include:

Yes We Can!		The goal of this program is to make a good company even better. It encourages employees to identify ways that will reduce costs, reduce cycle time, improve quality and/or improve efficiency within their daily tasks.

Above and Beyond		Designed to provide recognition and reward for outstanding performance. The intent is to recognize behavior that goes "above and beyond" what is expected. Our company is committed to recognizing employees that exhibit high levels of performance because the success of our organization depends on it. Each time an employee is recognized, they receive $300.

Service Award Program		Employee awards are presented in recognition of tenure with Nycomed US Inc.

Other Benefits

Education Reimbursement		Nycomed US Inc. will reimburse employees for educational expenses for job related courses or degree programs based on grade achieved, up to a maximum of $5,250 per calendar year.

Credit Union		Credit Union services are available to our employees.

Bereavement Leave		Nycomed US Inc. provides employees who wish to take time off due to the death of an immediate household member up to 3 days of bereavement leave.

Adoption Assistance		Nycomed US Inc. provides up to $10,000 for adoption expenses per adoption to employees with six months of service. Employees are also granted one week of paid leave during the adoption process.

Legal Disclaimer:

This text does not constitute an employee handbook or an employment contract between the Company and you, nor does it guarantee employment for any period of time and any particular terms or conditions of employment. Employees of Nycomed US Inc. are employed on an “at will” basis. The Company reserves the right to suspend, amend or terminate the plans/programs described herein, in whole or in part, for any reason at any time. In the event of any discrepancy between this text and compensation or benefit plans, the plan document will always govern. From time to time, you may receive other communications about the plans.

*Nycomed considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled, or other veteran who served on active duty in a war, campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized in accordance with federal law. In addition, Nycomed complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities. Nycomed also provides "reasonable accommodations" to qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.