Acorda Therapeutics has 125 associates working in all phases of drug development and commercialization. Our focus is the development and commercialization of therapeutic products for spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS) and related disorders of the nervous system. This focus provides gratifying intellectual and professional challenge, as well as deeply meaningful work. Notable features of Acorda’s work environment include the following:

• We have in-house, state-of-the-art laboratories and animal modeling facilities. We work closely with a worldwide network of leading researchers, clinicians and thought leaders in the fields of spinal cord injury and multiple sclerosis, who help guide our research and clinical programs.
• We have a marketed product, Zanaflex Capsules™, which is approved for the management of spasticity. Additionally, we have a pipeline of potential products, led by a Phase 3 clinical stage product for multiple sclerosis.
• We are an equal opportunity employer
  • The Company will recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical impairment, and all other bases prohibited by federal, state or local laws
• We provide a competitive salary and benefits package for all full-time employees
• We strive to exceed the Americans with Disabilities Act guidelines for accessibility and adaptation for persons with disabilities at our own facilities and at Acorda-sponsored events
• We are conveniently located in Hawthorne, NY, just north of New York City

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