Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls Regulatory Affairs Summer Intern Review
at AstraZeneca
Internship (1 Month+)
Pharmaceutical
Macclesfield
Review Submitted: August 2025
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
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Overview of Role
4.3/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Formatting excel spreadsheets used within management and team meetings, create user guides for online platforms, observe meetings regarding pharmaceutical products and corresponding regulatory affairs.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Proficient within excel features, improved confidence and resilience. Used my own initiative when problem solving.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
4/5
Support and Guidance
How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I had frequent contact with my manager and other colleagues throughout my internship. Many people were always happy to answer my many questions.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5
Company Culture
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Friendly and welcoming atmosphere where everyone is ready to offer advice and/or casual conversation.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
3/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I enjoyed my internship to a high extent as I have found my experience highly interesting.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca
Make sure you are ready to hold responsibility and accountability for our own work.
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at AstraZeneca
4/5
Did you receive an offer to return as a graduate?
No
