Data Scientist Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Cambridge
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.7 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
My role involves working with my team and sometimes other members of the company to find a solution to a data problem, I am mostly working with excel at the moment but the role varies from project to project and can be quite different every time requiring different software such as Power BI.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
The current program is developed in such a way that not only is it fun while learning and working but it is also made enjoyable to be part of a life long learning community, I have been able to develop myself as a person within and outside of my career.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes, I have definitely learned many skills even working remotely during Covid I have had the chance to develop my skills independently. Working as part of a team we are always exposed to other people's strengths and weaknesses and are able to transparently fill in the gaps and develop our own skills.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My program is continuously facing changes and additions to it to make it perfectly altered for our curriculum. It is currently still undergoing changes but it has so far been well managed and sowhat in line with the curriculum
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I would never doubt myself to reach out to my employer if I ever found myself in a challenging situation whether it be within the workplace or personal life that can potentially impact my work life. The support I am able to receive from my employer is always being reminded that it is there and I do not feel any hesitation to use if I ever do need to.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My training provider is good at delivering the lectures which are well detailed with information for the course, however, it is somewhat disorganized as per individual lecturers, having had some alterations due to their personal challenges besides that the quality of teaching is excellent and so is the support from those lecturers and tutors.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The courses have now been better aligned with my course at work and university and work in progress is being carried out in order to customise the learning to our qualification.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are several events that encourage teamwork and socialising for example charity events, where we group together for helping a care home in the instance of this year, we take part in cleaning the garden painting and generally doing maintenance wor around whilst working together as a team and enjoying ur time there.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
AstraZeneca is an excellent place to thrive, you are encouraged to keep learning continuously and develop your skills, and you are also encouraged to be open with any challenges you may be facing that can impede your personal and professional development. The work community is always happy and positive too.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Just be yourself, always show confidence in being your authentic self with your own strengths and talents as neurodiversity is always saught after.
