Is AstraZeneca a good company to work for?

AstraZeneca has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 10,200 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at AstraZeneca to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AstraZeneca have been left by employees working as Intern - Hourly , Intern and Internship .

Does AstraZeneca pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AstraZeneca employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AstraZeneca. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AstraZeneca?

79% of AstraZeneca employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AstraZeneca 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AstraZeneca?

Senior Scientist (257) , Director (176) , Associate Director (171) , Sales Representative (163) , Scientist (143) , Intern (124) , Project Manager (119) , Business Analyst (95) , Manager (95) , Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85) , Consultant (82) , Senior Consultant (80) , Analyst (70) , Engineer (68)

What are the pros of working at AstraZeneca according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and if manager is behind you then it’s ok" ((in 763 reviews)); "Good work life balance and inclusivity" ((in 633 reviews)); "Great work envirnment and people to work with!" ((in 512 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 448 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 284 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AstraZeneca according to real employee reviews?

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 233 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 149 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 118 reviews)); "Slow career progression in selected groups" ((in 62 reviews)); "long hours.I had always wanted to work here but the reality did not live up to my dream." ((in 48 reviews))

What are employees saying about AstraZeneca layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about AstraZeneca layoffs and their outlook for job security at AstraZeneca in 2026.

What AstraZeneca locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Evansville , Tampa , Detroit , Washington , Mount Vernon , Westborough , Phoenix , Atlanta , Dallas , Durham

AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,929 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,929 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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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

3.0

Dec 30, 2009

Enter with caution

Sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, good products, good plans for the future.

Cons

The industry in general is at a critical time in history right now. There are alot of changes coming in the health care industry, which will continue to result in Pharma company layoffs. You should look very closely at your states political environment before getting into this type of job. Either way, don't look to this industry to be one to retire from as people could in the past. It's become a job of the moment, not of the future.

4.0

Oct 3, 2009

AstraZeneca is a Great Place to Work!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

AZ was by far the best company I have worked for with regards to work-life balance and benefits

Cons

Accomplishments are not enough. It is a very political environment. Your day-to-day work will not be valued unless you are making people aware of what you do on a regualr basis.

4.0

Dec 1, 2008

Great company if you can keep your job

Professional sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It allows for flexibility. They are great compared to other pharma companies, but its really about your manager and I have a WONDERFUL manager. The division you work for is also very important. AstraZeneca is more about the result than the process of getting there. You dont HAVE to follow some ridiculous sales model as long as you make the sale. Not super hard on closing either. From my understanding, the training department may actually be stepping away from closing at all. Sales meeting are super positive and motivating. THey give out a lot of awards and give a lot of recognition.

Cons

The benefits may not be as good as some other companies. They are going through lay offs galore right now, although this is the case with just about every company in the pharmaceutical industry at this time. If you are set on pharma, AZ is the way to go however i would probably suggest steering clear of the industry all together. Now, Ive also heard horrow stories of working with bad managers. In times when people are worried about losing their jobs, they are looking in their own best interest and will throw you under the bus to get ahead.

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