Question 1

Does AstraZeneca pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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 improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at AstraZeneca?

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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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at AstraZeneca?

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Senior Scientist (257), Director (176), Associate Director (171), Sales Representative (163), Scientist (143), Intern (124), Project Manager (119), Business Analyst (95), Manager (95), Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88), Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85), Consultant (82), Senior Consultant (80), Analyst (70), Engineer (68)

Question 4

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

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"Benefits are good and if manager is behind you then it’s ok" ((in 763 reviews)); "Good work life balance and inclusivity" ((in 633 reviews)); "Great work envirnment and people to work with!" ((in 512 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 448 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 284 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 233 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 149 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 118 reviews)); "Slow career progression in selected groups" ((in 62 reviews)); "long hours.I had always wanted to work here but the reality did not live up to my dream." ((in 48 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about AstraZeneca layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

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