AstraZeneca reviews

Since Covid, expectation on deliverables has been blown out of the water. What was done as an exceptional effort is more the norm now. Work life balance is encouraged but work load can be immense. Little management support, nobody seems to want to challenge upwards, very autocratic. Becoming less focused on human element of workforce and just results driven, irrespective of human capital cost. Lots of roles moving to cheaper countries, limited work space in some locations, mandated 60% attendance - despite success in remote work during Covid. Lots of boxes ticked on the outside but reality on the ground is very different. Not a very diverse environment if you have recognised disabilities and require support. If they think you can't hack the new pace, you are out. HR only support managers, do not expect any integrity. Quite sad really, it used to be a great place to work.

Short sighted management - which started long before the cuts started happening is bringing a once excellent company to its knees. Morale is at extremely low levels. Short term cost savings in critical areas whilst squandering resource in non critical areas. Continual reorganisations at ever increasing frequencies. Cutting of staff beyond functional levels mean internal processes are falling over. Failing infrastructure and facilities, and dysfunctional/ un-managed/unclear systems and processes combined with insufficient staff have created an environment where it is extremely difficult for remaining staff to carry out their roles. Infighting between and within groups and "toxic" environments becoming more common.