good work life balance, low development opportunities - Senior Scientist II AstraZeneca Employee Review

3.0
Apr 5, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

-high work life balance (swedish concept) -high quality of work environment -32+ vacation days -many parental leave / sick leave days to cover for children sickness

Cons

-low development opportunities -low and slow promotion opportunities -low pay as compared to other industries -i feel like a very well paid technician but not like a thriving sicentist who has a PhD and career ambition

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