Hard to operate truly globally - Anonymous employee AstraZeneca Employee Review

4.0
4 Aug 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company is doing amazing things with science, the CEO has been visionary during his tenure. It is a great company with lots of opportunities Networking is one of the keys to success Find yourself a mentor

Cons

The company is too federated; meaning it’s missing out on many opportunities for efficiency and savings, single individuals can halt progress. Managers are increasingly less empowered to manage and lead their teams Reward is based on visibility with a proximity bias, hard work and results are not enough to be noticed There are many global wow but they are. It mandated Too much bureaucracy A fear of speaking up

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Cons

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5.0
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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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