Good company but only if you are a manager - Research Scientist AstraZeneca Employee Review

3.0
Jul 9, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

- Excellent benefits from shares - 28 days holiday - 9 months maternity

Cons

- very slow career promotion for scientists - poor salary annually - focus is less on patients and more on market price and shareholders - toxic academic environment at times

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Pros

Great work-life balance Cutting-edge science and technology Excellent research facilities Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams

Cons

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