Compare Pfizer vs AstraZeneca BETA

See how working at Pfizer vs. AstraZeneca compares on a variety of workplace factors. By comparing employers on employee ratings, salaries, reviews, pros/cons, job openings and more, you'll feel one step ahead of the rest. All salaries and reviews are posted by employees working at Pfizer vs. AstraZeneca. Learn more about each company and apply to jobs near you.
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Pfizer

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AstraZeneca

Employee Ratings

  • AstraZeneca scored higher in 4 areas: Career Opportunities, Culture & Values, CEO Approval and Positive Business Outlook.
  • Both tied in 5 areas: Overall Rating, Compensation & Benefits, Work-life balance, Senior Management and % Recommend to a friend.
Overall Rating
(full-time and part-time employees only)
Overall Rating
(full-time and part-time employees only)
4.2
★★★★★
★★★★★
(based on 4906 reviews)
Overall Rating
(full-time and part-time employees only)
4.2
★★★★★
★★★★★
(based on 4092 reviews)
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
3.7
★★★★★
★★★★★
Career Opportunities
3.8
★★★★★
★★★★★
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation & Benefits
4.1
★★★★★
★★★★★
Compensation & Benefits
4.1
★★★★★
★★★★★
Work-life balance
Work-life balance
3.9
★★★★★
★★★★★
Work-life balance
3.9
★★★★★
★★★★★
Senior Management
Senior Management
3.7
★★★★★
★★★★★
Senior Management
3.7
★★★★★
★★★★★
Culture & Values
Culture & Values
4.1
★★★★★
★★★★★
Culture & Values
4.2
★★★★★
★★★★★
CEO Approval
CEO Approval
Pfizer Ceo Albert Bourla
91%
91%Albert Bourla
CEO Approval
AstraZeneca Ceo Pascal Soriot
96%
96%Pascal Soriot
AstraZeneca employees rated their CEO Approval 5% higher than Pfizer employees rated theirs.
% Recommend to a friend
% Recommend to a friend
86%
% Recommend to a friend
86%
Positive Business Outlook
Positive Business Outlook
78%
Positive Business Outlook
80%

Salaries

AstraZeneca has 1,020 more total submitted salaries than Pfizer.
Salaries for similar jobs
Salaries for similar jobs
Scientist4 Salaries
£41,753/yr
Intern11 Salaries
£19,218/yr
Project Manager5 Salaries
£66,773/yr
See more Pfizer salaries (273)
Salaries for similar jobs
Senior Scientist89 Salaries
£45,406/yr
Associate Director32 Salaries
£78,572/yr
Project Manager18 Salaries
£51,937/yr
See more AstraZeneca salaries (1293)

What Employees Say

  • AstraZeneca had 40 more reviews than Pfizer that mentioned "Work life balance" as a Pro.
  • Pfizer had 77 more reviews than AstraZeneca that mentioned "Good benefits" as a Pro.
  • "Work life balance" was the most mentioned Con at Pfizer.
  • "Senior management" was the most mentioned Con at AstraZeneca.
Pros
Pros
"Work life balance"(in 311 reviews)
"Good benefits"(in 241 reviews)
Pros
"Work life balance"(in 351 reviews)
"Good benefits"(in 164 reviews)
Cons
Cons
"Work life balance"(in 128 reviews)
"Large company"(in 62 reviews)
Cons
"Senior management"(in 43 reviews)
"Medimmune"(in 42 reviews)
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Featured Review
"Best employer I've worked for."20 Mar 2021
★★★★★

Current Employee - Vice President

I have been working at Pfizer full-time for more than a year

Pros

Purpose-driven, great culture, fantastic benefits, very diverse and accepting, top notch leadership.

Cons

Occasional travel, prior to covid.

Read more Pfizer reviews (5928)
"Working at AZ"17 Sep 2021
★★★★★

Current Employee - Analytical Placement Student

I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time

Pros

Great working Environment, friendly work colleagues.

Cons

The location is not ideal.

Read more AstraZeneca reviews (4615)

Job Postings

AstraZeneca has 509 more recently posted open jobs than Pfizer.