Pathetic leadership and Toxic HR practices - Anonymous employee AstraZeneca Employee Review

1.0
Jan 9, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

None except good salary and food in office

Cons

The people function is deeply toxic and lacks basic principles or values. It is led by incompetence, masked through office politics and smear campaigns, false allegations. Leadership fails to take a stand, enabling a closed group to operate unchecked. This environment actively blocks progress and accountability—avoid getting involved.

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Pros

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Cons

Like any massive global corporate entity, things can sometimes move slowly and it can be challenging to navigate a high number of constantly evolving priorities and initiatives. That being said, AZ is very clear about its north stars and values which makes it possible to prioritize work that has the most impact and alignment with the company’s ambition and business prerogatives. 60% office attendance policy is also a bit funny when oftentimes I am on Teams calls with colleagues sitting in other areas of the world.

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