AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,930 total reviews)
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Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,930 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AstraZeneca employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
1.0
Sep 5, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Theyre laying people off of their jobs! And not just one or two. Some entire groups are gone, and there are more layoffs coming in the near future. And who's left is probably actively looking for a new employer. Who ever is still feeding you that line that this is a great place to work must think that you have the reasoning skills of a 10 year old. There are many well written and very accurate reviews about the climate of this company. Believe them! On the plus side if you need industry experience, you get a good start here, but dont hope to stay here long. People steal your ideas and if the company leadership green-lights it then you may not get to work on that project at all. If you do something exceptional your manager may try to take credit for it. And sometimes when one incompetent employee messes-up (BIG) there's no action taken at all. The whole group is assigned the blame.

Cons

Management is all over the place! Many are too political, some will stab you in the back, and almost all are not involved at all in any real career development of their reports. This place is full of favoritism. Perhaps in the distant future this company will become a more even playing field, but as of today, just hope that you fall under a manager who can actually manage instead of just attending a bunch of meetings. Compensation is lower than average. This is a big company. Expect big corporate values and attitude/treatment towards its talent, cog.

2.0
Mar 14, 2016

Senior Manager

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company is growing and has good to excellent R&D scientists

Cons

Company is poorly managed and reorganization in some departments is constant. Management acts like a parent and chooses favorites and pits a group of employees against the least favorite employee. Management often has little knowledge of job or function but needs to micromanage and control. There is a level of micromanagement here that defeats the purpose of hiring experienced employees.

1.0
Nov 18, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

AstraZeneca stands as a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, renowned for its cutting-edge research and groundbreaking therapies that address some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. With a strong commitment to scientific innovation, the company has built a reputation for delivering life-changing medicines and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. That's the only pro ... and learning abut the pharma industry.

Cons

In organizations where toxic leadership prevails, the culture is often shaped by self-serving agendas rather than collective success. Nepotism can undermine fairness, leading to favoritism that erodes team morale and stifles merit-based opportunities. When egos dominate decision-making, collaboration takes a back seat, creating an environment where individual interests outweigh the organization’s goals. The Cons of Toxic Leadership: Decreased Morale: Employees may feel undervalued and disengaged, resulting in higher turnover rates. Stifled Innovation: A fear-driven environment discourages creativity and collaboration, leading to stagnant growth. Erosion of Trust: Favoritism and ego-driven decisions diminish trust in leadership and among team members. Talent Drain: High-performing individuals are likely to seek opportunities elsewhere, leaving behind a less effective workforce. Reputational Damage: A toxic workplace culture can tarnish the organization’s brand, deterring both potential talent and clients.

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