Beautiful facilities filled with superstar researchers and woefully inexperienced managers. - Senior Scientist AstraZeneca Employee Review

2.0
18 Jul 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The facilities were set up well, parking, equipment, compensation and benefit packages were competitive, wasn't hard to get supplies, they were up to date on things that mattered technically.

Cons

After 10 years, Medimmunes best days are long gone. High morale has been replaced by frustration and fear of losing ones job. Highly producitve people were often overlooked and very frustrated while average performers who are popular and spent time selling themselves were advanced due to a very outdated evaluation system. Saving money is not rewarded and wasting money is rampant. The pay is great and fear of losing that pay is used way too often as a form of motivation. Medimmune is a company with alot of potential that cannot seem to make it all work in unison. Being loyal to the company was laughed at and considered corny and backwards. Telecommuting was abused.

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5.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work and good benefits

Cons

There really aren’t any cons

5.0
22 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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