Technical Lead Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Science
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
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
Managing a technical innovation team supporting manufacture of an established pharmaceutical product
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Really enjoyable programme with plenty of stretch. Interesting but challenging topics and modules
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
new coding skills in python and SQL, better skills around data presentation/storytelling
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
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
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
No issues with support for apprenticeship through the employer
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
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.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
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
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
N/A
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Competitive benefits/salary, interesting roles, scope for development
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!
