Big brother is watching... - Associate Director AstraZeneca Employee Review

2.0
1 Feb 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits such as maternity, good bonus, good pay with the additional 11% increase to spend on benefits or take as part of salary. Some teams are really good with supportive and flexible managers but their hands are tied to a certain extent.

Cons

They have introduced attendance tracking from Jan 2024, they announced this a week before the christmas break which was very distasteful and affected alot of peoples mental health. They mandate 3 days or 60% in office, monthly reports sent to manager who can start a disciplinaries if you do not comply. This affects your bonus. This is school children behaviour and I wouldn't recommend this company purely due to this awful new policy.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work and good benefits

Cons

There really aren’t any cons

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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