Director, Capability & Technology Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.2/10

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

I lead the Capability & Technology Team which provides systems, data and label input to AZ clinical studies. I meet with external providers, internal stakeholders and translate strategy into action through transformation projects

10/10

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

I have developed multiple skills in digital transformation, strategy, innovation, personal impact which helps me with my work on a daily basis and has allowed me to access new opportunities to innovate within our team

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I really enjoy the programme but find the workload and admin associated with the apprenticeship to be high - I would like to focus more on translating the learning to action or space out the learning to allow more time for assimilation and application of learning

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is well defined but the structure can be hard to follow and can change at short notice with dates - it has become much better lately so think it is going in the right direction.

7/10

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

I receive full support from my Line Manager and our Apprentice Team - as the first cohort on this level I think I could do more to engage people with my learning and expand opportunities for discussion and debate on the subjects and topic but this is constrained by my time - my employer is incredibly supportive

10/10

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

I have check ins constantly and module leaders are available for discussions

9/10

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

I am definitely learning skills and models and translatable learning that helps me to perform better in my role

10/10

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.)

Yes - there are multiple apprentice activities - as I am on a level 7, I get more engaged with professional networking with my cohort but there are excellent opportunities

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Because the work we do is vital to healthcare and because it is a great place to work and great programme

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

Prepare, apply and don't look back!