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    3.9
    79%
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    94%
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    AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot
    Pascal Soriot
    965 Ratings
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    1. "Marketing Executive"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Dublin, Dublin

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

      Pros

      Great opportunities to develop. Worked with fantastic mentors.

      Cons

      None I can think off

      AstraZeneca2019-02-10

    2. "Culture difficult"

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      Current Employee - Sales in Dublin, Dublin
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Good overall package, benefits etc

      Cons

      Flat structure, culture damaged, fear to speak up

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      AstraZeneca2019-08-20
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    3. "Amazing company with strong culture"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Great people, passionate leaders, good heart.

      Cons

      Work/ life balance, slow to make changes

      AstraZeneca2019-05-28

    4. "A great company gone bad"

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      Current Employee - IT Manager 
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      The legacy of being people-centric still prevails, although for how long is questionable

      Cons

      IT is being heavily centrered on India now and core competencies are being moved away from the hub countries. The new organisation is struggling to understand the new operating model

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      AstraZeneca2014-06-29

    5. "Good company values and enjoyed working for them"

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      Former Employee - Associate Brand Manager in Luton, East of England, England
      Recommends

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      The company has good values that I believed in,, there was opportunity to develop yourself with the company. Good benefits package with flexible working allowed. During my time in the company I met some wonderful people who help me and supported me in learning and developing.

      Cons

      There seems to be a business re-organisation every year so you don't always feel that secure in your role.

      AstraZeneca2019-11-29

    6. "Great Place to Work"

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      Current Employee - Marketing Associate in Mississauga, ON
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Flexible hours Work from home once a week

      Cons

      Understaffed - leads to lots of work and projects, over your contracted 37.5 hours a week. Closer to 45 hours

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      AstraZeneca2019-11-27

    7. "Head of IT"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time

      Pros

      Work environment Employee friendly Have a good purpose Gives global exposure

      Cons

      Limited exposure to business side

      AstraZeneca2019-11-27

    8. "Software Engineer"

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      Former Employee - Software Engineer in Chennai
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at AstraZeneca full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      1. Great place to work. Lot of benefits includes food, transport, internet reimbursement, shift allowances. 2. Job security 3.Good work life balanace.

      Cons

      1. No long term on sight opportunity 2. Promotions are rare

      AstraZeneca2019-11-24

    9. "Great experience. Meaningful , set expectations"

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      Current Employee - Sales Representative in Mumbai
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      If there is a solution, it is done

      Cons

      More products which can sell

      AstraZeneca2019-11-23

    10. "Associate engineer"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at AstraZeneca full-time

      Pros

      Good place to work. Friendly environment

      Cons

      Career growth is average for freshers.

      AstraZeneca2019-11-22
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