Generally good, but becoming more autocratic - Category Manager AstraZeneca Employee Review

3.0
Feb 10, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay and benefits, bonus can be good. Big org so sometimes opportunity to move internally.

Cons

Have now become extremely autocratic when is comes from working from home. Must be in the office 3 days a week otherwise your bonus will be affected AND your manager's bonus. Seems very unlike AZ but there you have it. This is being strictly applied, I know people are now looking at other jobs as the distance to work is not compatible with a work/life balance.

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5.0
May 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to work and good benefits

Cons

There really aren’t any cons

5.0
Apr 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I imagine this is very dependent on line management but I find my team and supervisors to be true champions of a high performing and highly compassionate work culture. I find my work challenging and rewarding, and have had opportunities to learn and grow and be rewarded and recognized for my output. No job is perfect but I’m truly happy to work here and at a time when AZ is truly rising like a rocket.

Cons

Like any massive global corporate entity, things can sometimes move slowly and it can be challenging to navigate a high number of constantly evolving priorities and initiatives. That being said, AZ is very clear about its north stars and values which makes it possible to prioritize work that has the most impact and alignment with the company’s ambition and business prerogatives. 60% office attendance policy is also a bit funny when oftentimes I am on Teams calls with colleagues sitting in other areas of the world.

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