Associate Director Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Lead the data design of a large business transformation programme. Work with Shared Services, Service Integrator and external partners to manage the delivery of specific projects.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Just started my L7 Masters programme and already enjoy learning Python.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Its an enriching experience to be learning again after a gap of almost 15 years since I completed my last Masters degree.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Its well structured and takes a balanced approach for On-Job and Off the Job learning.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Cant ask for more, AZ has been fantastic in supporting us in every possible way. Great support received from Manager and Manager+1.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

Had some initial hiccups at the start but these were sorted out quickly. Program is well supported with regular touch-points and access to resources and a great learning platform.

8/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The learning from the course have helped me broaden my viewpoint in using cutting edge technologies to solve complex data problems. I am already applying some of the learning from my program to effectively design new analytical solutions.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Lots of extra curricular activities including volunteering, fitness and sports.

9/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

AZ is a great place to work with loads of opportunities to grow your career and work with some of the best people in the industry.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?

Be passionate about challenging the status quo to make things work better.