Our culture

An organisation is only as good as its people. We couldn't be where we are today without a dedicated and valued workforce. That's the plain simple truth.

Our success is a testimony to the quality and performance of our people. The diverse talents and creative potential that every employee brings to the business have made us one of the UK's leading healthcare companies.

At AstraZeneca we've developed a culture that recognises performance at all levels, and rewards it, and values everyone's contribution - big or small. Where everyone has the development opportunities to reach their full potential.

Ours is a culture where our people are given the freedom to be successful. Freedom to challenge, question and investigate. And to improve, discover and solve.

It's a culture made up of actions, behaviour and beliefs not just words, and its based on the following values:

• Respect for the individual and diversity.
• Openness, honesty, trust and support for each other.
• Integrity and high ethical standards.
• Leadership by example and teamwork at all levels.

It's a culture where are energy and enthusiasm makes us passionate about our business and keeps us focused on our customers, internal and external.

In a nutshell, the way we do things here - our culture, is what makes AstraZeneca an inspiring place to work.