Director, Capability & Technology Review
at AstraZeneca
Degree Apprenticeship
Healthcare
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
4.4/5
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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
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
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
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
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
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
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
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.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
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
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I have check ins constantly and module leaders are available for discussions
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I am definitely learning skills and models and translatable learning that helps me to perform better in my role
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 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
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Because the work we do is vital to healthcare and because it is a great place to work and great programme
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
Prepare, apply and don't look back!
