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 (258) , Director (176) , Associate Director (171) , Sales Representative (163) , 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 if manager is behind you then it’s ok" ((in 747 reviews)); "Good work life balance and inclusivity" ((in 628 reviews)); "Money and people are great" ((in 518 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 444 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 298 reviews))

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

"Direct line management was poor in some cases." ((in 236 reviews)); "This leaves lots of employees adrift while the ones lucky enough to have a good manager thrive." ((in 146 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 120 reviews)); "Slow career progression in selected groups" ((in 68 reviews)); "Unfair and Biased upper management" ((in 47 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

(7,931 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 7,931 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

2.0

May 17, 2022

Stay away

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for people who love bureaucracy and not accomplishing much.

Cons

Too many people involved in every decision. Management stated in a general meeting they didn't care if people left.

5.0

May 12, 2022

Great place to work, especially if you have a family.

Commercial it

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

AstraZeneca (AZ), really is a good place to work. Salaries are very competitive and the benefit packages are unmatched. Insurance coverage is great, 6% 401k match, lots of vacation plus you get the week off from Christmas to New Years. There is always room to grow as well. Most employees are helpful and open to networking.

Cons

Not a con to me, but to some, there is a partial on-site requirement for most roles. If you want a fully remote position, you won't get it at AZ. The roles are now all hybrid and require 2-3 days a week in the office. Promotions are also typically not given, you have to apply to a role. However, most managers encourage this and work with you to find your next role.

3.0

Oct 25, 2021

Discrimination Allowed to Thrive

Otd oncology training

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Multiple company Town Halls and effective between global and US; most definitely an unparalleled oncology product portfolio in the industry.

Cons

Bullying and gay discrimination allowed to thrive in OTD Training Department- not recommended as a place to work for the LGBTQ+ community.; also, poor upward advancement opportunities in AZ Oncology; very limited flexible work options post-COVID, and you are required to live in the Gaithersburg area full time, unlike many other pharma companies in the industry with 50% office 50% remote options and benefits.

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