Technical Lead Review
at AstraZeneca
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Pharmaceutical
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: May 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
Identifying improvement projects and innovations for deployment into manufacturing
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Good balance of pace and detail, well spaced to fit with the 20% time commitment
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New data science skills including python and SQL
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Programme structure was great but support via coaching was a a bit variable due changing mentor several times during the apprenticeship
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Fully supported
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Early support a bit patchy due to changing mentors. Final mentor very supportive and gave good feedback/coaching in run up to EPA
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Yes, it equips me to be conversant with data science and work independently on my own data science projects
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
Yes if you want to
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Definitely an emphasis on development and growth throughout your career if you want it.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
It's a big company and there are development opportunities across the organisation. Be open to the possibility of a wide range of roles in your future career
