Supply Chain Study Manager Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.8/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

Supply Chain Study Management Apprentice - management of clinical trials

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

Level 5 NVQ with be achieve, a foundation degree in international trade and a BSC in Chartered Management.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Better than expected, the company is a wide network with many oppotunities.

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by AstraZeneca?

Regular 1-1's and oppotunities for involvement in a varied of tasks and projects.

9/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Support by tutors, metors and managers. I had a two week induction and regular training.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Attitude towards supporting tasks is accessible both internally and externally.

10/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

I have a mentor for day to day support with regular 1-1's and a line manager with monthly 1-1's to check on my progress

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

Location is perfect with many links to travel

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Yes lots of social events and company fundraisers. Events and classes at the gym at lunch etc.

10/10

9. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Friendly and many oppotunities to network and move around the business. The best part is knowing you are helping provide live saving drugs to patients and their families.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?

Be prepared and know the values and purpose of the business. Have prepared notes and CV. Relating everything to an experience and go in depth as the interviewer is wanting to know how you would fit into the business.