Clinical Supply Chain Co-Ordinator Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8/10

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

I support activities involved in supplying innovative medicines to clinical trial sites all over the world.

8/10

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

I have developed a lot of new and existing skills whilst being at AstraZeneca, including learning how to adapt to a professional work environment and understanding how important teamwork is in my role. I have also become better at working under pressure when workloads are high.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Whilst it was initially difficult to settle in to my role as part of the programme, it is a now a role I thoroughly enjoy despite the challenges that it presents which are all part of the learning curve. I feel lucky to be a part of this programme.

9/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme is very well structured, combining everyday work with opportunities to travel to the training provider to study towards my degree.

8/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Monthly meetings with my line manager does reinforce the feeling that the company are willing to support you doing well in your programme as well as your job role. Helps identify areas where extra training may be needed. Can sometimes be tricky to speak to manager on busy days.

8/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

a moderate amount of support. At the face-to-face sessions with training provider, they are very willing to answer questions and support ideas. However support could be better structured to help individuals who have had no previous experience in topic areas.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

Learning towards my qualification has definitely improved my knowledge around my job role and I have found it easier to apply models/theories I have learnt to specific areas within my department to suggest improvements. As a result, learning more about my department has helped be perform better in assignments.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

apprentices are encouraged to attend events outside of work that promote the company and opportunities that they offer.

7/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

AstraZeneca is an amazing company to work for, it feels like the best decision to be gaining valuable work experience for a top company whilst also getting a degree. They are supportive in helping you achieve this, lots of benefits, feels lucky to work for this company.

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

Apply for something that you are passionate about and willing to work very hard towards, research about the company and the different opportunities they offer to find what would suit you best or what interests you the most, show your personality.