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 been stable over the past 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 (262) , Director (180) , Associate Director (171) , Sales Representative (164) , Scientist (145) , Intern (125) , Project Manager (119) , Business Analyst (96) , Manager (96) , Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85) , Consultant (82) , Senior Consultant (82) , Analyst (70) , Engineer (68)

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

"Benefits are good and if manager is behind you then it’s ok" ((in 744 reviews)); "Good work life balance and inclusivity" ((in 621 reviews)); "Money and people are great" ((in 525 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 455 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 304 reviews))

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

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 241 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 147 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 121 reviews)); "No career progression unless top earner" ((in 64 reviews)); "long hours.I had always wanted to work here but the reality did not live up to my dream." ((in 50 reviews))

What are employees saying about AstraZeneca redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about AstraZeneca redundancy and their outlook for job security at AstraZeneca in 2026.

What are the top reviewed AstraZeneca locations?

Mississauga , Toronto , Montreal , Quebec , Calgary , Etobicoke , London , Ottawa , Nedlung , Indian Head , Niagara

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AstraZeneca Reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,969 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (7,969 reviews)

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AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,969 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 Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

5.0

Jun 28, 2026

Supportive management and great colleagues, but relocation issues

Medical science liaison

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good managers, wonderful colleagues and great advantages

Cons

Difficult to change position if you don’t live in the GTA

5.0

Jun 21, 2026

Great work culture, but fluctuating work-life balance

Global study manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great Work Culture, Supportive Colleagues

Cons

Worklife balance can fluctuate at times, especially during peak seasons

5.0

Mar 31, 2026

Great company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits and great working experience.

Cons

fast pace environment and expectations

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