Ok but only for short time - Finance Business Partner AstraZeneca Employee Review

2.0
Mar 27, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good reference for next job, providing great opportunity for learning about innovative pharma, most people are nice. Good access to training, competitive intelligence info, systems, processes, product information, good networking opportunities.

Cons

Slim resources in support functions vs high expectations of what you should deliver, issues with systems and reporting resulting in poor work life balance. Disconnect between instructions, deadlines, always getting everything last minute, with short time to turn things around, while expecting excellence and thoroughly analyzed error free deliverables. There is no option to provide upward feedback and any attempt to resolve issues through HR result in actions which are unfavorable towards person complaining. Compliance standards are high only in procedures and policies, in reality you are criticized or discriminated if you don’t turn the blind eye from time to time.

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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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