Technical Lead Review

by AstraZeneca

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.5/10

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

Identifying improvement projects and innovations for deployment into manufacturing

10/10

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

New data science skills including python and SQL

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

Good balance of pace and detail, well spaced to fit with the 20% time commitment

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Programme structure was great but support via coaching was a a bit variable due changing mentor several times during the apprenticeship

8/10

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

Fully supported

10/10

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

Early support a bit patchy due to changing mentors. Final mentor very supportive and gave good feedback/coaching in run up to EPA

9/10

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

Yes, it equips me to be conversant with data science and work independently on my own data science projects

10/10

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 if you want to

9/10

9a. Would you recommend AstraZeneca to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

Definitely an emphasis on development and growth throughout your career if you want it.

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

It's a big company and there are development opportunities across the organisation. Be open to the possibility of a wide range of roles in your future career