AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,930 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 7,930 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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1.0
Nov 18, 2024
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Pros

AstraZeneca stands as a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, renowned for its cutting-edge research and groundbreaking therapies that address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. With a strong commitment to scientific innovation, the company has built a reputation for delivering life-changing medicines and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. That's the only pro ... and learning abut the pharma industry.

Cons

In organizations where toxic leadership prevails, the culture is often shaped by self-serving agendas rather than collective success. Nepotism can undermine fairness, leading to favoritism that erodes team morale and stifles merit-based opportunities. When egos dominate decision-making, collaboration takes a back seat, creating an environment where individual interests outweigh the organization’s goals. The Cons of Toxic Leadership: Decreased Morale: Employees may feel undervalued and disengaged, resulting in higher turnover rates. Stifled Innovation: A fear-driven environment discourages creativity and collaboration, leading to stagnant growth. Erosion of Trust: Favoritism and ego-driven decisions diminish trust in leadership and among team members. Talent Drain: High-performing individuals are likely to seek opportunities elsewhere, leaving behind a less effective workforce. Reputational Damage: A toxic workplace culture can tarnish the organization’s brand, deterring both potential talent and clients.

3.0
Apr 2, 2024
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Pros

Salary Benefits Office facilities Great colleagues

Cons

Re-org after re-org provides little stability and very unhappy work environment. Does not align to company values and redundant staff not prioritised for open roles Very difficult to progress/have a career Very little external training available Offices haven’t got enough desks and parking spaces leading to stressed out colleagues Very poor pension scheme Some bullying styles of management still actively rewarded

1.0
Feb 2, 2024

A downward spiral

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Pros

Lots of people with vast knowledge and dedication to engage with. In my experience at AZ, I have had the chance to grow and create a network, also with people from other companies. AZ gives you the opportunity to explore your interests, and management has also been responsive to suggestions sometimes. Overall, AZ is a good working environment (but read the cons as well).

Cons

It feels like the situation has been precipitating in the last year or so. The company has decided that all people should go to the office although there is no space for everyone, and also working on site may not be suitable for all roles. I personally felt betrayed by the company I have been working super hard for in the last four years. We have gone through COVID by building trust and keeping delivering, and suddenly the management decided to track office attendance individually. The reputation of AZ being a vanguard company is disintegrating from inside. Most people feel threatened by such strict regulations, and indeed, they feel like it does not make any sense to do the extra mile for a company that uses office attendance as a main metric to decide whether or not to lay you off or strip your bonus. My folks have started looking elsewhere for jobs. Productivity has slowed down. All this thanks to a completely insensitive and detached management: They decided that everyone must be at the desk but they do what they like. They do not want people to travel to save CO2 but they take 2-3 flights a week. Well done you

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