Meet - AstraZeneca
Want to start your career at the cutting-edge of medical innovation? Unleash creative ideas that stand out in a global market leader? And work with some of the brightest minds in the industry who will push you to be your best? All while building the personal and professional skills you need to lead our exciting, dynamic evolution? Join us and impact millions of lives, together. We know full-time studying isn’t for everyone. So, our Apprenticeship Programmes offer a practical, exciting and highly rewarding alternative to the traditional route. Where, with some, you can achieve a degree or qualification, earn a salary, and gain the hands-on experience that will set you up for future success.
Skills we look for
What makes us a great employer
Why choose AstraZeneca?
Starting your career with us means following the science, boldly disrupting norms and supporting one another in shaping the future. Collaborate with leaders and teams across a wide range of disciplines and explore your passions. Discover your career purpose with us. And build strong bonds that will last a lifetime. We discover, design, develop and deliver life-changing medicines. Our teams deliver innovations across all areas of our business – from diabetes care to genetics.
Learn and Earn
We know full-time studying isn’t for everyone. So, our Apprenticeship Programmes offer a practical, exciting and highly rewarding alternative to the traditional route. Where, with some, you can achieve a degree or qualification, earn a salary, and gain the hands-on experience that will set you up for future success.
How we will support you
Our flexible benefits programme allows you to select your own benefits package based on your personal preferences and circumstances. So, from lifestyle benefits to comprehensive health, pension, insurance and financial plans, you choose the package for you – and if you change your mind the following year, you can adapt it.
As you join us, you will be supported by your line manager, a mentor and a buddy from the business. Your buddy will be an existing/ex-apprentice to support your onboarding into AstraZeneca and your role.
Inclusion and Diversity
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Apprenticeships Details
Our Apprenticeships
With career paths spanning the medical lifecycle, you could be working across various areas of:
- Scientific Development
- Supply Chain
- Digital
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
Explore our opportunities and kickstart the career that could take you from emerging professional to renowned subject matter expert.
Scientific Apprenticeships
AstraZeneca is a scientifically led business and our purpose is all about pushing the boundaries of what science can do. Our apprenticeships are part of our journey to provide life changing medicines to patients all over the world – transforming lives for the better.
Business Apprenticeships
Our business teams support the research and development of life-changing medicines for our patients every step of the way and help turn our most ambitious goals into reality. So, whether you have a passion you want to pursue or are still figuring it out, there’s endless opportunity to experience new things and learn from different areas of the business to discover what truly inspires and motivates you.
Operations Apprenticeships
Global Operations at AstraZeneca facilitates innovation and connection between our science laboratories and our patients. We provide a vital platform for our business to play a key role in the development, manufacturing, testing and delivery of our medicines across the globe.
Work Experience
At AstraZeneca we recognise that access to work experience is important for students to gain valuable insights into different industries and to help them with their professional and personal development. For further details, visit our early careers page.
Applying for our Apprenticeships
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Review the different opportunities on our careers page.
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Once you have reviewed the details, including the advert, click on the apply now button. This is where you upload your CV. You should receive regular updates on your application.
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You will be invited to complete two assessments. There is a general ability assessment and also the situational judgement test, which gives you realistic scenarios where you will be asked to identify the most appropriate response.
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Once the role has closed, all applications are reviewed, and you should expect an update within two weeks of the advert closing date.
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide individual feedback for candidates who have not progressed to assessment. However, every candidate who completes our online assessments will receive a personalised report, which includes feedback. If you have been successful, we will confirm this by email.
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One week before the assessment date (which is on the advert), you will receive an email to confirm the assessment day and all the information you need.
- If virtual, ensure you have a suitable environment at home, don’t worry about the background and pick out something casual to wear (it doesn’t need to be a suit)
- If face to face, ensure you know where you need to go and have planned your route to allow time to arrive and park. Make sure you are smartly dressed (no jeans) and have the necessary documents to take with you
Within seven days, the outcome of the assessment day will be communicated to you. If you have been unsuccessful, you can request feedback on your performance.
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If you are successful, you will receive a verbal offer from the recruitment partner and then an email confirming the details. Successful applicants would then confirm their acceptance of the offer by email.
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Once the applicant has accepted the offer, they will receive a variety of communications detailing the onboarding process. In addition, they will be invited to join virtual events in support of their onboarding at AstraZeneca.
Read through the following next steps email and ensure you have all the documentation you need for this appointment.
- Accept the calendar invite for the right to work check
- Read and sign your contract of employment
- Complete the HireRight security screening questionnaire
- Complete and return the health questionnaire
- Join ALL virtual engagement events
- Confirm your A level results (where applicable)
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Need some extra support?
AstraZeneca treats all applicants as individuals and is committed to supporting all qualified applicants throughout the employment selection process by providing reasonable accommodations based on individual needs. We would strongly encourage you to speak to your talent acquisition partner (contact details will be provided post application) to help us understand your needs so we can assess what reasonable accommodations can be made.
What our apprentices do!
“My apprenticeship at AstraZeneca has been an incredible journey, providing me with the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. Engaging with students and sharing my experiences at various events has been a rewarding way to give back and inspire the next generation of apprentices.“
“AstraZeneca’s apprenticeship programme is life changing. I have had many opportunities to develop, with a vast network of people and have made lifelong friends.”
“Choosing a level 7 apprenticeship enabled me to pursue a master’s degree, whilst also gaining valuable on-the-job experience. I am able to apply what I learn to real-life scenarios, solve problems and develop key interpersonal & leadership skills.”
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