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 improved by 1% over the last 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, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at AstraZeneca?

Senior Scientist (257) , Director (175) , Associate Director (169) , Sales Representative (162) , Scientist (143) , Intern (124) , Project Manager (119) , Business Analyst (95) , Manager (95) , Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85) , Consultant (82) , Senior Consultant (80) , 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 738 reviews)); "Good work life balance and working hours are flexible" ((in 626 reviews)); "Money and people are great" ((in 503 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 467 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 282 reviews))

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

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 232 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 141 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 119 reviews)); "No career progression unless top earner" ((in 63 reviews)); "Unfair and Biased upper management" ((in 48 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.

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AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,921 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.9

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 7,921 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 Pharmazeutika & Biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

1.0

Jun 22, 2016

Equal Opportunity is just a Certificate on the Wall

Clinical research

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits Fitness Center Shuttle to Metro Daycare center set to open soon Employee Friday social with good food

Cons

HR always support management. Employees needn't bother to defend themselved. Poor management and lack of promotions is why people leave. In particular, black minorities are harshly treated, without potential for promotions. Curious how most of your Black employees are never ready for promotions while average performers that are other races get managerial opportunities and promotions. Nepotism and favoritism in many departments; do not recommend that black employees bother to apply at Medimmune. Don"t get caught playing those zen games or watching TV during working hours!

1.0

Apr 6, 2016

Great place to TO LEAVE... Don't believe 3.5 star rating

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being able to make a difference in people's lives. Fitness center. Decent pay for the area, good health benefits. Company socials. Promising pipeline.

Cons

Cons outweigh anything positive. So many challenges: managers have favorites. Getting information from teams is like pulling teeth. Constantly have to chase people down to get an answer. Promotions are based off favorites & not based off talent/ abilities.

2.0

Jan 20, 2024

Flexible working? Not at AZ.

Regulatory affairs

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the staff are wonderful. There is free tea and coffee.

Cons

No flexibility with regards to work from home policy taking into account individuals circumstances. Mandatory minimum 60% in the office and it is being monitored which causes anxiety if I miss one day in meant to be in because then I need to make it up the next week.

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