Rating

7.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • Analytical scientist in pharmaceutical development. Developing new analytical methods to test safety if future medicines.

    8/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • Yes! I am learning every day! Data Science skills though the apprenticeship and general drug development skills on the job.

    8/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • Depends on the topic. I enjoy more technical modules such as programming and data viz. I enjoy the 'philosophical' and discussion based modules less.

    7/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The amount of time dedicated to covered certain topics should be distributed differently in my option. The workload is quite intense as well.

    6/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • A lot. Support from line manager when it comes to time management. Technical support from Data Science teams

    10/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • It is always mentioned we can get support from them. I never did due to lack of time

    5/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • I think it will pay off in the future

    8/10

  • 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.)
  • Yes. We have several meetings arranged to charge what we have learned, to share our experiences, various webinars and hackathons

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • It is a great place to work where you can continue to learn and develop.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to AstraZeneca?
  • Be yourself. Keep trying if you don't get an offer the first time.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Science

Macclesfield

April 2022


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