Lost in overconfidence - Principal Scientist AstraZeneca Employee Review

1.0
May 17, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Caring and compassionate company. Hi

Cons

Terrible leadership and organisational structure. I & D is a tick the box exercise and racism is not tackled. Poor management and promotions are driven by political/silos reason ( eg. Being a employer representative that supports LT mistakes is an excellent way of being promoted). Science is becoming poor and undervalued. Cambridge is a satellite site without any exposure, voice or opportunities to growth. HR is a figurative department and will not take any serious action against bullying, harassment and discrimination.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work and good benefits

Cons

There really aren’t any cons

5.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
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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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