Associate Director Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Science
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: January 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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
Lead the data design of a large business transformation programme. Work with Enterprise Shared Services, Service Integrators and external partners to manage the delivery of specific projects.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Its an enriching experience to be learning again after a gap of almost 15 years since I completed my last Masters degree but I am in a rhythm and quite like the learning.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Over last one year I have been able to learn new cutting edge technology concepts in Data Analytics, Python programming and Stakeholder management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Well structured and takes a balanced approach for On-Job and Off the Job learning.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Full - cant ask for more. My manager has been super helpful in making sure that I get riht amount of time to focus on my degree programme.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Program is well supported with regular touch-points and access to resources and a great learning platform.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The learning from the course have helped me broaden my viewpoint in using cutting edge technologies to solve complex data problems. I am already applying some of the learning from my program to effectively design new analytical solutions and managing stakeholders better
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Lots of extra curricular activities including volunteering, fitness and sports.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
AZ is a great place to work with loads of opportunities to grow your career and work with some of the best people in the industry.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Be passionate about challenging the status quo to make things work better.
