Employee Reviews
(Winged ratings measure job satisfaction on scale of 1 to 5)
Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca, United States on May 20th, 2022
"Be bold early on with your career aspirations. Negotiate the highest starting salary possible as I believe there’s little increases even with promotional jumps."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Level of Flexibility
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5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Childcare, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca, United States on Jun 1st, 2021
"There's quite a few women in leadership which is great! But they haven't done much for mother's during the pandemic. They only pay 80% to the market reference point and they are aware of it and they under title everyone. If you're looking to move up, they don't always do what's best for the employee (for example moving you into the next level giving you the title but not the pay). If you want to be in leadership you have to move to one of the hubs either Maryland or UK. They are not flexible about work or remote working. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Position or Department
Senior Scientist, Operations
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
Level of Flexibility
1
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5
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
6 Weeks Paid | 52 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
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5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Oct 8th, 2018
"Great work life balance that accommodate different walks and stages of life. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Not much; it's a great place to work"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Oct 26th, 2017
"Learn from your colleagues and work hard. Promote yourself because bosses don't care about your career. Find a mentor elsewhere. "
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Other"
Position or Department
Postdoctoral Researcher, Research & Development
Recent Salary
$0-$25k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
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3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Maybe"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Oct 23rd, 2017
"Overall a great place to work, but negotiate your comp before you get in. Once in, difficult to get significant jumps even with taking on more responsibility."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Position or Department
Global, Marketing
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Oct 2nd, 2017
"Overall, good balance of women across all areas of the business. Could benefit from higher female executive ratios"
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Promote more women into leadership positions"
Position or Department
Director, Finance And Administration, Finance
Recent Salary
>$150k
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Sep 19th, 2017
"There are many great women leaders in senior positions."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Not much; it's a great place to work"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$20k-$50k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on May 25th, 2017
"The downside in AZ Biologics Operations is that there aren't a lot of women in this division, and the ones that are there are typically relegated to Project Management roles. The upside is that these women have formed a tight knit, supportive group to help each other out. I've never had a peer group of women that looked out for one another so fiercely. We didn't hold back but everything we shared and all the candid feedback was given in a caring environment meant to improve one another and bolster our presence in the group."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
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5
"I worked a partial remote work schedule for 5+ yrs, primarily due to my commute, which was 60 miles one way and often took 1.5-2 hrs to drive. I was able to work 3 days a week in the office, working 7-8 hrs and then 2 days a week from home, working 9-10 hrs. I felt like an effective team member and team lead the entire time. Ultimately, however, new management wanted to everyone in the office 5 days per week, regardless of their proven track record working partial remote schedules. This is what caused me to leave AZ. With a husband who also has a long commute and a 3 yr old son, our family couldn't sustain my doing the long commute and 8-9 hr days in the office 5 days per week. While AZ touts their flex hours and remote work programs, they leave it to the manager's discretion to approve/deny a worker's request to participate. "
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"Yes"
12 Weeks Paid | 12 Weeks Unpaid
"I had my baby 3 yrs ago, and I think policies have changed since then but... it was AMAZING. I received 4 wks fully paid parental leave (both moms and dads get this) and 8 wks paid short term 'disability' as I had a c-section. My paychecks during mat leave were EXACTLY THE SAME as when I was working. I accrued leave the same as if I'd been there those 3 mths. And although I worked for a man and in a group with only 2 peers, both of whom were men, I can't imagine having a better support group. Each of those men were dedicated dads. The excitement on all their faces when I told them I was expecting and the support they gave me during pregnancy, leave and after my return as a sleep-deprived new mom was the best anyone could hope for. Most of my male co-workers all across the hierarchy were dads and were committed family men. I wouldn't say that AZ necessarily fosters an environment where family men want to work (although the flex time and remote work options help), but throughout the organization I saw many family men who were committed to both their corporate and dad jobs."
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Maybe"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Apr 21st, 2017
"very old school and women don't support each other in upper management. Old pharma mindset"
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Level of Flexibility
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5
"depends on your manager"
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Maybe"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Apr 6th, 2017
"Great benefits. Tends to be on the leading edge with family-related benefits."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Other"
Recent Salary
$80k-$100k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
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Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Jun 5th, 2016
"Flexible working and working from home are encouraged and very common "
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
One thing AstraZeneca can improve?
"Not much; it's a great place to work"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of AstraZeneca on Mar 21st, 2016
"I'm fairly new to the company, but what I've observed so far is a signficant emphasis on work/life balance, and on improving the percentage of female senior leaders. There are many working parents who seem to be well-respected, and I haven't felt judged when I've had to run out the door to pick up a sick kid, take a half day for the daycare Christmas party, etc. I wasn't working here when I had my kids, but I understand that the maternity leave policy is generous (including 2 weeks off before due date)."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Position or Department
Senior Manager, Corporate affairs
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$10k-$20k
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to other women?
"Yes"
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