AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,918 total reviews)
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Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,918 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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4.0
Dec 10, 2008
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Pros

I think overall the managers that I have worked with have seen my strengths and have given me the opportunities that I needed to further my career. I have seen that not be the case in other companies. I also think AstraZeneca has been able to create a work environment that also recognizes the need to balance a life outside of work. Overall, I think AstraZeneca is a good company to work for especially when organizational changes are being made across the entire industry.

Cons

Nothing with the company specifically, however, in this political environment, the pharmaceutical industry in general is going to going through some major restructuring. Therefore, that is the downside of working for AstraZeneca.

4.0
Dec 1, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

It allows for flexibility. They are great compared to other pharma companies, but its really about your manager and I have a WONDERFUL manager. The division you work for is also very important. AstraZeneca is more about the result than the process of getting there. You dont HAVE to follow some ridiculous sales model as long as you make the sale. Not super hard on closing either. From my understanding, the training department may actually be stepping away from closing at all. Sales meeting are super positive and motivating. THey give out a lot of awards and give a lot of recognition.

Cons

The benefits may not be as good as some other companies. They are going through lay offs galore right now, although this is the case with just about every company in the pharmaceutical industry at this time. If you are set on pharma, AZ is the way to go however i would probably suggest steering clear of the industry all together. Now, Ive also heard horrow stories of working with bad managers. In times when people are worried about losing their jobs, they are looking in their own best interest and will throw you under the bus to get ahead.

3.0
Nov 20, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

Great products that you feel good about (i.e. not making anything for ED) employees can believe in and be inspired to support. Great benefits even compared to other big-pharma, although declining due to costs.

Cons

Diversity initiative was well intentioned, but poorly executed. Felt very forced and could be seen in staffing decisions. Showed how management simply chases the next big thing.

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