Rating

8.4/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Regulatory management of clinical trials, registration of new medicinal products in global markets, changes of medicine's labelling information

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Working with cross-functional teams, leadership skills, project management skills, leading meetings and presenting

    10/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I enjoy it because I can use it in my daily work and programme is led by people from the same industry. It has met my expectations and I always recommend it to my colleagues.

    8/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The programme is extensive, but well-structured. Modules are appropriate for my role, lectures are interesting with a good amount of practical examples and case studies. Support system at work is good, however the expectations from apprentices are unclear, there is a big administrative burden and many documents to be maintained.

    7/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • I receive 1 day per week off work to dedicate to my apprenticeship. My line manager is supportive of my apprenticeship and she is also my mentor for the programme.

    8/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • Good amount of support through regular meetings, calls and extensive instructions.

    8/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • My apprenticeship knowledge can be used in my daily work and I can put it into practice very often, so I do feel I perform better.

    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.)
  • Networking events at work and volunteering activities.

    8/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It's a good place to work with very supportive and positive environment. The company is science driven with great products, results and bright future.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
  • Go for it! Learn about company's values and prepare good examples from your previous roles for the interview. Once accepted, onboarding is well-supported and smooth process. If you get in, there will be many possibilities for progress and change of roles within the company.


Details

Degree Apprenticeship

Science

Cambridge

May 2022


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