Great Company but very strange WFH policies - Senior Scientist, Statistics AstraZeneca Employee Review

5.0
14 Oct 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Smart/Qualified Coworkers Benefits Salary Work Life Balance Building Amenities

Cons

For a company that values in-person interaction, they tend to have terrible locations. Nobody wants to live in Wilmington DE, Ohio or Indiana. Talking to European colleagues, it sounds like they also chose very unappealing locations in Europe as well. I love the company and the work I do. I really like my coworkers. I still can't picture myself here long term, because the locations are just awful. It's also strange that job function is not considered with any discussion around remote work. Most people in my role go to the office to sit on calls for most of the day. We literally do not work with anyone in the building. Yet, we are required to be in the building 3 days a week.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
22 Apr 2026
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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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