Working as a scientist for a global pharmaceutical company in Sweden - Associate Principal Scientist AstraZeneca Employee Review

3.0
Nov 25, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

I work as a PhD experimental scientist in a biology department at the very start of the drug discovery and development process. The work is varied and the experimental questions are very interesting. There is reasonable access to high-end equipment, The staff is very global and the working language is english. There are currnetly, good opportunities for publishing, if you regard that as a plus.

Cons

The work is very intense, with little opportunity for internal promotion and very little talent management. The working environment is uninspiring. IT support is extremely ineffective for work that requires more complex computational resources.

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Cons

Growing quickly and rapid priority changes can be confusing

5.0
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Pros

I imagine this is very dependent on line management but I find my team and supervisors to be true champions of a high performing and highly compassionate work culture. I find my work challenging and rewarding, and have had opportunities to learn and grow and be rewarded and recognized for my output. No job is perfect but I’m truly happy to work here and at a time when AZ is truly rising like a rocket.

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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