Drug Discovery Apprentice Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.6/10

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

An early R&D environment with a mix of lab and desk work - planning experiments, project meetings, learning more about the world of pharmaceuticals

9/10

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

My lab skills have flourished and I have been exposed to many skills not taught at university alone. My networking and social skills have also improved through career events etc.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I have enjoyed the great facilities present and being in the labs, either shadowing or working independently - I struggle sometimes to sit at my desk for long periods of time but the DISC allows easy catch-up with colleagues/ time to have a break

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

8/10

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

9/10

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

7/10

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

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.)

10/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The environment the DISC gives is amazing - and the fact you gain invaluable industry experience whilst still earning a full degree on the programme is a huge selling point

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

Become prepared to the assessment day - know about the values at AZ as these are very relevant, not only in the assessment day but also throughout the apprenticeship