Enormous amount of work but a great place - Clinical Research Associate AstraZeneca Employee Review

3.0
28 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Could gain rapid growth of knowledge for CRA under 2 years. Free of redundant procedures like in CROs. Nice and luxurious team meeting. Excellent and impeccable office culture and harmony.

Cons

Limited salary growth each year. Lack of promotion opportunity. Longer career path to Senior CRA. Only local manager role on career path in Taiwan. Even with promotion, local study manager's scope is different/narrower from CTM or CPM in CRO. Monthly salary would be subpar but generally good after bonus, but not preferrable for someone who has loans to take care of.

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5.0
1 Jul 2026
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Pros

Robust pipeline that leads to numerous job opps

Cons

Growing quickly and rapid priority changes can be confusing

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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