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 been stable over the past 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 (261) , Director (180) , Associate Director (171) , Sales Representative (164) , Scientist (144) , Intern (125) , Project Manager (119) , Business Analyst (96) , Manager (96) , Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist (88) , Medical Science Liaison (MSL) (85) , Consultant (82) , Senior Consultant (82) , Analyst (70) , Engineer (68)

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

"Good benefits through a benefit fund including private healthcare and pension" ((in 777 reviews)); "Good work life balance and working hours are flexible" ((in 629 reviews)); "Great work envirnment and people to work with!" ((in 494 reviews)); "There is a great culture in Canada and globally we have an exciting pipeline of products that is coming" ((in 450 reviews)); "Good pay and ambient good" ((in 291 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 147 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and not direct." ((in 117 reviews)); "No career progression unless top earner" ((in 69 reviews)); "Not much opportunity to grow , awful upper management" ((in 50 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.

What are the top reviewed AstraZeneca locations?

Paris , Courbevoie , Dunkerque , Rueil-Malmaison , Puteaux , Marne-la-Vallee , Lyon , Reims , Bordeaux , Grande-Synthe , Dijon , Marseille

AstraZeneca reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(7,961 total reviews)

Pascal Soriot

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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AstraZeneca has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,961 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 Pharmaceutique et biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

4.0

Mar 27, 2010

Concerned about the future - really like the past

Associate director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Terrific colleagues who are very highly motivated and intelligent. Place has a buzz like a small company and the resources of a large pharmaceutical company. Good work life balance and assistance with childcare. Amazing facilities, labs, office space and cafeteria.

Cons

Senior management fails to recognize strong scientific contributions - favors project managers. Many poor decisions from senior management. Aggressive personalities are recognized and rewarded rather than those who make the most meaningful contributions.

4.0

Mar 26, 2010

A really Paneuropean Company. Opportunities to confront your role with other positions in other European locations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fairness towards employees. Wonderful internal communications. Sharing of informations with other colleagues around the world. Fair pay and package. Human Resources commited to personal growth.

Cons

Your professional growth comes necessary through internal networking, and your disposition to relocate within the Company. If not, hard times for you.

4.0

Mar 15, 2010

From great to not so great place to work.

Pharmaceuticals sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work if you have not previous pharma experience. The company offers a really good training and its reputation with healthcare providers is very good in general, despite the overwhelming number of reps calling on them.

Cons

Super conservative company that seems to be afraid to take the lead even though they have some of the best drugs out there. "If the speed limit is 70 mph, they like to go at 55 mph" quote from one of the company speakers. Life/work balance it's a joke. Oh, watch out speaking your mind.

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Concerned about the future - really like the past

A really Paneuropean Company. Opportunities to confront your role with other positions in other European locations

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