Apotex

Apotex Inc. is a privately held Canadian pharmaceutical company, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It is the largest producer of generic drugs in Canada and a significant player in the global pharmaceutical market, generating annual revenues of around $740 million and employing over 8,000 people worldwide. The company produces approximately 25 billion doses annually and exports its products to more than 115 countries. Apotex specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals, with a portfolio of over 650 marketed drugs. The company also develops biosimilars through its subsidiary Apobiologix and offers innovative medicines via its Searchlight division. Additionally, Apotex provides consumer health products under brands like CanPrev and Cyto-Matrix, as well as other healthcare products, including active pharmaceutical ingredients and non-prescription medicines. With a strong commitment to accessible and innovative healthcare solutions, Apotex aims to improve health outcomes globally.

Pharmaceuticals Toronto, Canada Founded 1974 ~3,523 employees

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Employees
3,523
+0.5% in the 3 months to Jun 2025
Revenue / employee
$738K
Revenue ~$2.6B
12-month attrition
7.6%
Tech: 25.7%
H1B filings, FY2026
1
Sponsors visas

Headcount trend

Apotex went from 3,555 employees in Jul 2023 to 3,523 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 101 people joined, 70 left.

Headcount data through Jun 2025

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other2,479
Operations657
Sales106
Engineering75
Finance73
Success63
HR36
Marketing28

Salaries at Apotex

All salaries

59 salary profiles in India

Most reported roles

Pay by level, gender and ethnicity ยท US salaries

H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Finance1
Operations1

The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.

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Apotex FAQ

How many employees does Apotex have?

Apotex has about 3,523 employees, up 0.5% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.

Does Apotex sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. Apotex filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Operations role.

What is Apotex's revenue per employee?

Apotex makes about $738K in revenue per employee, based on $2.6B annual revenue and 3,523 employees.

How much does Apotex pay?

6figr has 59 salary profiles for Apotex in India and 4 in the US, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the Apotex salaries page. See Apotex salaries in India

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.