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 improved by 1% over the last 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 (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)

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

"Benefits are good and a diverse pipeline to work on" ((in 741 reviews)); "Good work life balance and inclusivity" ((in 641 reviews)); "Great work envirnment and people to work with!" ((in 521 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 444 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 296 reviews))

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

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 227 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 144 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 121 reviews)); "slow career progression for entry level employee" ((in 67 reviews)); "Not much opportunity to grow , awful upper management" ((in 46 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.

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AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,930 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

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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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

3.0

Mar 18, 2026

Stressful culture

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility but requires off work hours to finsh up work, keep track of things

Cons

Political, pretentious and unreal. It can be more transparent and employee-centric

5.0

Mar 17, 2026

Great place to gain hands-on experience in a global pharmaceutical company

Intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very inclusive and supportive team culture, even as an intern you are encouraged to participate in meetings and discussions Strong exposure to real business tasks, with opportunities to take ownership (e.g. handling specific regions or processes) Highly international working environment, collaborating with teams across different countries Well-structured processes and clear workflows, which help you understand how clinical supply operates in a global pharmaceutical company Good learning environment for people interested in clinical operations and supply chain Friendly colleagues and a generally positive workplace atmosphere

Cons

As an intern/consultant, long-term opportunities are not always clear and depend heavily on team headcount and budget It may take time to fully understand internal systems and workflows Limited visibility on career progression during short-term roles

2.0

Mar 16, 2026

Experience at AZ

Scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- nothing much to say

Cons

- progression and growth as well 'feeling good' at work are highly depends on group you work - strict about coming to office policy (tracking attendances) - silent layoffs

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