A stepping stone for a better position - Pharmaceutical Sales Representative AstraZeneca Employee Review

2.0
3 May 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Top four reasons to work for AZ: Pay, Benefits, vacation time

Cons

If you are not part of the good ol boy network you have no shot on moving upward in your career, and you become a target for the tenured sales force (with managements blessing) to be the next one out. The back stabbing in the Albany district made it a horrible place to work.

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5.0
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Pros

Great benefits, good pay, healthy growth potential

Cons

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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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