Does AstraZeneca pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AstraZeneca employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AstraZeneca. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AstraZeneca?

79% of AstraZeneca employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AstraZeneca 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AstraZeneca?

Senior Scientist (261) , Director (180) , Associate Director (171) , Sales Representative (164) , Scientist (144) , Intern (125) , Project Manager (119) , Business Analyst (96) , Manager (96) , Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85) , Consultant (82) , Senior Consultant (82) , Analyst (70) , Engineer (68)

What are the pros of working at AstraZeneca according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and if manager is behind you then it’s ok" ((in 772 reviews)); "Great work envirnment and people to work with!" ((in 516 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 452 reviews)); "Good pay and treated great" ((in 280 reviews)); "Good salaries and lot of stability" ((in 276 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AstraZeneca according to real employee reviews?

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 241 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 152 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 114 reviews)); "slow career progression based on the structure of the company" ((in 68 reviews)); "Unfair and Biased upper management" ((in 48 reviews))

What are employees saying about AstraZeneca layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about AstraZeneca layoffs and their outlook for job security at AstraZeneca in 2026.

What are the top reviewed AstraZeneca locations?

Buenos Aires , Haedo , Astica , Córdoba

AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,961 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,961 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AstraZeneca employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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8K reviews

4.0

Sep 17, 2013

Unrealistic goals, but appreciated the culture and tried to get the constant changes.

Pss

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was lucky enough to have some great DSMs and leadership. Family friendly. Motivating culture

Cons

Unrealistic quotas. contstant change, but who doesn't have that in pharma? The usual complaints, but overall, a good company to work for.

2.0

Sep 15, 2013

Would not recommend

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and ability to pursue things that you like. People are friendly.

Cons

Not stimulating... lazy people and not the best management.

4.0

Sep 15, 2013

Ever changing, fast paced company with much opportunity.

Pss

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great products, excellent senior leadership, financially rewarding, and you can make what you want out of your career and impact on patients.

Cons

Firedrills are common and not always the most deserving people get promoted.

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Unrealistic goals, but appreciated the culture and tried to get the constant changes.

Would not recommend

Ever changing, fast paced company with much opportunity.

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