Fantastic executive team but middle management is drawn in politics with their peers - Anonymous employee AstraZeneca Employee Review

5.0
Mar 30, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Since last year company targeted simplification of processes and somewhat a clean up withi. It made a big step in this goal and we benefit from some of the projects delivered, in other cases one process has been substituted b another, so not much difference. Company has a great culture recognising teams and people delivering great work. it is based on votes against submitted videos on the activities delivered. Keep this going! it motivated and drives people! - Development opportunities are available in the area of persons current role and only horizontally - Good benefits and overall culture.

Cons

- some of the platforms company uses are horrible, such as Ariba with constant issues. Global projects around this tool is a pain to all users, but leadership seems to feel fine with the service vs cost... - Not many dare to speak out, politics win and people tend to please each other than stand for opinion - Too many people work in the company entire life occupying high positions, which means that employees can only develop horizontally - "Old" employees see young generation as threat to their role and it becomes awkward when one is not happy to transfer knowledge and avoiding giving real responsibility/ accountability

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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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