Who we are
We are a global, science-led, patient-focused pharmaceutical company committed to excellence in the research, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. With approximately 90,000 people in 85 countries, our aim is simple: to unlock the power of what science can do, for people, society and the planet. From Clinical Development, Regulatory and Medical Affairs to Finance, IT, Digital, Manufacturing and Supply, the opportunities to make an impact are limitless.
Our workforce reflects the diversity of the patients we serve – it is embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when we seek out different perspectives, experiences and strengths. At AstraZeneca, you'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly in a place that never stands still. Discover why we're a great place to work and see what science — and you — can do.
What we do
Our work is exciting and challenging. This is where breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. As a company we, on our own and in partnership with others, work to deliver the next wave of science, address unmet medical needs and transform patient outcomes. We are a learning organisation – ready and equipped to embrace the challenges and seize the opportunities ahead.
We seek to create value beyond the impact of our medicines by embedding sustainability into everything we do – from the lab to patient – and by supporting health system resilience to make sustainable healthcare available to all.
How you can make a difference
Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. No matter your background, experience or level, you'll play a key role in advancing our progress. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning from our mistakes, and opportunities for lifelong growth means you'll constantly be positively challenged, helping you grow professionally and personally..
In our dynamic environment, we strive to bring out the best in each other and ourselves. You’ll be supported by the brightest minds working together side by side. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit.
Our Business Areas
In IT, our work spans and fuels the entire business. From our customer facing IT teams who deliver innovative solutions to support the growing demands of our business, and ultimately our patients. To those that keep us safe and secure, and teams who focus on delivering the best possible experiences for our employees. It’s a dynamic and challenging environment, but that’s why we like it. We’re not here to solve technology problems, we’re here to use cutting-edge technologies to solve business problems. Are you ready to positively impact our industry?
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Across our BioPharmaceuticals Business Unit, we work to build new and effective strategies that help us to continuously enhance quality of life for patients around the world. As the commercial arm for BioPharmaceuticals, we’re dedicated to driving excellence across our core areas of; Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic (CVRM), Respiratory & Immunology, as well as Microbial Sciences and Neuroscience. This is how we change the course of modern medicine. What impact could you make?
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When it comes to our Operations business, delivering on our commitments and ensuring global efficiency is extremely important. Playing a key role in the development, manufacturing, testing and delivery of our medicines, we put patients first, making sure that we bring the highest-quality products to our customers. Across this department, performance is a big focus, and our people work hard to drive continuous improvement at each stage of the product’s life cycle. Could you inspire excellence?
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Within our Oncology business, we strive to advance medicines through robust research and scientific partnerships. With a broad pipeline of next-generation medicines focused on a whole host of various oncology therapies, we’re using personalised technology to redefine oncology care. In this commercial arm of the business, we use a scientific approach to build healthcare strategies that open up access to our innovative and life-improving therapies. Passionate about commercial responsibility?
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In BioPharmaceuticals R&D, we work together to research and develop a range of medicines, from discovery through to late-stage development. Working across Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolic (CVRM), Respiratory & Immunology, as well as Microbial Sciences and Neuroscience, we develop medicines that have the potential to change people’s lives. Our work also covers a multitude of science functions, from protein engineering to data science and AI, regulatory to clinical innovation. Join our R&D organisations, where patient-centric innovation is at the heart of our work – with an exciting and balanced pipeline.
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Our International region is our largest, most diverse and fastest growing area. With thousands of people working together across the world, and a whole host of cultures and languages, this is where real dynamic change happens. Here, we work to achieve our company-wide vision across our strategic and scientific spectrum. And, with collaboration and diverse thinking at the centre of International, our colleagues drive innovative ways of working, with the potential to impact the lives of millions of patients around the world. Could you challenge processes to make our work even more influential?
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In Enabling, we help our global organisation operate seamlessly. We do this across seven functions; Finance and Global Business Services, HR, Sustainability and Compliance, Global Project and Portfolio Management, Legal, Global Corporate Affairs and Communications, and Business Development. Our work is completely embedded in the organisation. With teams that cover everything from driving the sustainability agenda to inspiring efficient ways of working, we enable the innovation and development of medicines that change people's lives. What role will you play in propelling our business forward?
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Within our Oncology R&D business, we look at the entire lifecycle – from discovery through to late-stage development. Our vision is to deliver better treatment for oncology patients every day. We do this by bringing together our early and late stage teams with our specific regulatory and biometrics groups. This connected thinking within a global business area allows us to identify better ways of working and to continue helping patients worldwide. Join our mission.
find out moreOur Therapeutic Areas
We push the boundaries of science to change the practice of medicine, transform the lives of patients living with cancer, and ultimately eliminate cancer as a cause of death. To accomplish this, we focus on delivering a new generation of medicines that have the potential to redefine cancer treatment.
CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism) is one of our main therapy areas because science continues to uncover commonalities between metabolism, heart failure, arterial vascular disease and renal disease – four distinct but interrelated areas.
With this knowledge, we are daring to do things differently by shifting focus from treating patients with a single disease, to addressing overlapping disease areas and risk factors.
AstraZeneca aims to transform the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by eliminating preventable asthma attacks across all severities and removing COPD as a leading cause of death through earlier, biology-led treatment.
With common pathways and underlying disease drivers across respiratory and immunology, we are following the science from chronic lung diseases to immune-driven diseases. Our ambition in immunology is to achieve disease control and ultimately clinical remission in targeted immune-driven diseases.
In addition to our focus on the treatment of diseases in our three main therapy areas, we are also selectively active in the areas of autoimmunity and inflammation, neuroscience and infection. Our approach in these other disease areas looks to advance the novel product pipeline with partnerships where appropriate, and preserve a stake in the most promising assets.
We group these fields into one therapy area to help support existing medicines, develop and commercialise new therapies, prioritise resources, enable effective and efficient investment and maximise value for patients and shareholders.
We expanded our scientific footprint with the acquisition of Alexion’s cutting edge work in rare disease theraptuics. We’re a leading rare disease organisation with diversified projects. Our pioneering legacy in rare diseases is rooted in being the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines over the past three decades.
We’ve proven what is possible in a variety of rare diseases and devastating conditions across neurology, hematology, nephrology, and metabolics. This experience drives us to continue advancing our science to help patients and families fully live their best lives. Today, we continue to push the boundaries of science and deepen our understanding of rare diseases with patient-centricity at the core.
In addition to our focus on the treatment of diseases in our three main therapy areas, we are also selectively active in the areas of autoimmunity and inflammation, neuroscience and infection. Our approach in these other disease areas looks to advance the novel product pipeline with partnerships where appropriate, and preserve a stake in the most promising assets.
We group these fields into one therapy area to help support existing medicines, develop and commercialise new therapies, prioritise resources, enable effective and efficient investment and maximise value for patients and shareholders.
Our awards
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