Not What it Appears to be.... - Director AstraZeneca Employee Review

2.0
Jun 22, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

good people, interesting work, I had a good work/life balance, benefits OK

Cons

very disorganized and hard to navigate. if you're a middle-aged white or European guy, this is your place! Very paternalistic, male-dominated organization with dinosaurs at the top, so old school attitudes. No 360 reviews so mediocre (and less than) managers stay in place and climb the ladder. No exit interviews, so they don't really want to hear what's not working. "Speak up culture" is just politically correct noise. Not very advanced compared to other companies in terms of infrastructure, IT, etc. I would not recommend working here.

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5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

Great benefits, good pay, healthy growth potential

Cons

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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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