Technical Lead Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

Managing a technical innovation team supporting manufacture of an established pharmaceutical product

10/10

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

new coding skills in python and SQL, better skills around data presentation/storytelling

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Really enjoyable programme with plenty of stretch. Interesting but challenging topics and modules

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Good structure, organisation a bit hard to judge since the course has been extended since the start so module dates have changed and the personal mentors/coaches have changed several times

7/10

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

No issues with support for apprenticeship through the employer

10/10

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

Support available via the coach and the new Help Centre. The coach has changed several times and that means it's hard to build relationship/rapport when they change.

7/10

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

Helps me in some of the activities but also helps me understand how i need to shape the future organisation to build these skills and capabilities for the future

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.)

N/A

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Competitive benefits/salary, interesting roles, scope for development

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

Your career and the roles you do will vary so much as long as you're open to the possibilities of trying new things and doing things that really interest you!