Great science, great people, little opportunity for development - Principal Scientist AstraZeneca Employee Review

4.0
24 Feb 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Salary a bit lower than industry, target bonus considerably higher. Very science driven, from the top down. Industry-standard benefits.

Cons

It's a very lean organization: they have exactly the people they need to support the portfolio they have. That means there's very little "slack" for things like personal development (because your manager needs you to keep doing your job). Also, it appears there's a preference in some groups not to promote internal candidates. Long-term effect is that people stay long enough to get good... and then leave because they can't get experience doing anything other than what they were hired to do.

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5.0
22 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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