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    3.8
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    78%
    Recommend to a Friend
    92%
    Approve of CEO
    AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot
    Pascal Soriot
    948 Ratings
    Pros

    • "I had a great work/ life balance which was very rare in my area of work in my country" (in 220 reviews)

    • "Good hike year on year and good benefits" (in 113 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Need more people for the pipeline to be delivered" (in 72 reviews)

    • "Work life balance can be difficult as there is much to do to bring these medicines to market" (in 70 reviews)

    More Pros and Cons

    1. "Sales representative"

      StarStarStarStarStar
      Current Employee - Sales Representative in Sydney

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Multinational company and I want to have more experience

      Cons

      Hard work and it cost a lot

      Advice to Management

      I will do my best

      AstraZeneca2019-07-02

    2. "Great people"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Sales Support Administrative in North Ryde
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Flat structure, great value, very ethical.

      Cons

      ANZ is not profitable so cost cutting is happening all the time.

      AstraZeneca2019-07-25
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    3. "Good pipeline, bad culture"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Sales Representative in Wollongong
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      Good work life balance

      Cons

      The culture is toxic, and those who do speak up/whistleblow are only believed if they are favoured by HO staff. Salary below industry average. Targets unmeetable.

      Advice to Management

      Hire people who are qualified to do roles, rather than based on hiring managers personal favourite.

      AstraZeneca2019-07-26

    4. "Senior Medical Representatives"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Senior Medical Representatives in South Sydney Municipality
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca part-time for less than a year

      Pros

      Flexability, good products, good territory, pays ok.

      Cons

      Too many reps on territory, poor management structure

      AstraZeneca2019-07-23

    5. "Pipeline"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - MSL in Sydney
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Very good scientific leadership and AZ have acquired some very successful assists through good strategic partnerships.

      Cons

      Many managers are more focused on their own development than that of their teams

      AstraZeneca2019-06-11

    6. "Great pipeline and people"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time

      Pros

      Challenging Opportunities to move between functions

      Cons

      Chaotic as lots of change both at local, regional and global levels Commercial dominates

      AstraZeneca2019-02-13

    7. "Good company, flexible role"

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      Current Employee - Pharmaceutical Sales Representative in Sydney
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time for more than a year

      Pros

      Good company, focused on development Flexible work environment

      Cons

      No formalities and on the road all the time

      AstraZeneca2018-10-28

    8. "Oncology Business Manager."

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time

      Pros

      Excellent benefits, room to grow.

      Cons

      Big company so at times it is difficult to voice opinion and move things forward.

      AstraZeneca2018-10-16

    9. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Sydney
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Great culture, patient focused, science led, quality people, inclusive atmosphere, flexible working, meaningful work and values driven. Highly recommended as a workplace where you can make a meaningful contribution to society.

      Cons

      None to speak of. Culture and people is everything - AZ scores big ticks on these aspects.

      AstraZeneca2018-08-07

    10. "Entry level position"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time

      Pros

      Good place to start if looking for an entry level sales role

      Cons

      Competitive product landscape with GPs

      AstraZeneca2018-07-18
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