Is AstraZeneca a good company to work for?

AstraZeneca has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 10,283 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 79% of employees would recommend working at AstraZeneca to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about AstraZeneca have been left by employees working as Intern - Hourly , Intern and Internship .

Does AstraZeneca pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, AstraZeneca employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at AstraZeneca. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at AstraZeneca?

79% of AstraZeneca employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated AstraZeneca 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AstraZeneca?

Senior Scientist (266) , Director (181) , Associate Director (172) , Sales Representative (165) , Scientist (145) , Intern (127) , Project Manager (119) , Business Analyst (97) , Manager (96) , Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85) , Senior Consultant (84) , Consultant (82) , Analyst (70) , Engineer (68)

What are the pros of working at AstraZeneca according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and a diverse pipeline to work on" ((in 770 reviews)); "Good work life balance and inclusivity" ((in 619 reviews)); "Money and people are great" ((in 517 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 455 reviews)); "Good pay and treated great" ((in 289 reviews))

What are the cons of working at AstraZeneca according to real employee reviews?

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 239 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 149 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 126 reviews)); "Slow Career Progression & decision making" ((in 68 reviews)); "long hours.I had always wanted to work here but the reality did not live up to my dream." ((in 52 reviews))

What are employees saying about AstraZeneca layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about AstraZeneca layoffs and their outlook for job security at AstraZeneca in 2026.

What are the top reviewed AstraZeneca locations?

Gaithersburg , Wilmington , Frederick , Waltham , Boston , New York , Philadelphia , Newark , Washington , West Chester , Los Angeles , Chicago , Mount Vernon , San Francisco , South San Francisco , Baltimore , Rockville , Atlanta , Durham , Cincinnati , Mountain View , Westborough , Houston , Dallas , Indianapolis , Phoenix , Detroit , San Diego , Redwood City , Newark

AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,991 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,991 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AstraZeneca employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

4.0

Mar 26, 2025

Great pay - boring work - extremely corporate environment

Pharamceutical sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company car, great base, stock option, 6% 401K, great health insurance, considerable Amount of Autonomy on day to day tasks

Cons

Extremely corporate environment, trust nobody. Lots of brown nosing, a ridiculous amount. Strategy changes daily. While daily tasks has lots of autonomy, overall strategy is highly highly regulated, your a walking commercial. Not really learning true sales skills, this is commercial marketing, you can get good at being a public speaker because the only way to Progress is to talk a lot even if nothing you say has any real context

2.0

Mar 26, 2025

Benefits do not compesate for the toxic culture

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides health insurance, an annual bonus, and all legally mandated labor benefits. Additionally, there is flexibility in scheduling when needed, such as for medical appointments.

Cons

Upper management appears more focused on visibility and recognition rather than effectively leading their teams. Employees are often expected to participate in numerous initiatives, requiring additional hours beyond their core responsibilities. Constructive feedback is lacking, and 1:1 meetings are frequently canceled or, when held, provide little value for professional growth. While AZ claims to foster a ‘speak-up’ culture without retaliation, the reality is that employees may face consequences, including termination, from managers who fail to cultivate a positive and supportive work environment.

4.0

Mar 26, 2025

Astrazeneca employment

Senior scientist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours Diverse work place

Cons

Small opportunities for promotion Sometimes high work load

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