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Discover your career with us.

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?

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.

Apprenticeships at AstraZeneca

We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions.

Apprenticeships are an exciting option for AstraZeneca, supporting teams to develop a pipeline of talent in line with AstraZeneca’s priorities. They also provide options to support the development of ever demanding new skillsets required at AstraZeneca.
Kim Hardman
Director of Apprenticeship & UK Work Experience

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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Perks and benefits

  • Bonus and reward scheme

  • Flexible working

  • Health cover

Locations

Macclesfield

Charter Way, Macclesfield, United Kingdom, SK10 2NA

Speke

Unit 6 Renaissance Way, Speke, United Kingdom, L24 9JW

London

3BA, 600 Capability Grn, London , United Kingdom, LU1 3LU

London

2 Pancras Sq, London , United Kingdom, N1C 4AG

Cambridge

Cambridge (The Discovery Centre, , Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, United Kingdom, CB2 0AA

Testimonials

Grow and Develop

The programme dramatically boosted my confidence in communication and presentations. Regularly interacting with talented people across diverse fields has been invaluable. The buzz around the science is amazing, and everyone is invested in my learning and growth.

Build a Network

AstraZeneca's apprenticeship programme is life changing. I have had many opportunities to develop, worked with a vast network of people and have made life-long friends.

Learn and Earn

Choosing an apprenticeship over the traditional university route was driven by the idea of developing my career without incurring student loans, as well as entering the corporate world to see firsthand how scientific learning directly translates into meaningful work.
My apprenticeship has been an incredible journey, giving me the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally. Sharing my experiences at various events has been a rewarding way to give back and inspire the next generation of apprentices.
Haseeb
Apprentice Ambassador

University partners

Arden University

Arden House, Middlemarch Park, Coventry, CV3 4FJ

Aston University, Birmingham

Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET

BPP University

BPP House, Aldine Place, 142-144 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 8AA

Cranfield University

Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0AL

Keele University

Keele, ST5 5BG

University of Kent

Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, CT2 7NZ

Leeds Trinity University

Brownberrie Lane, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HD

University of Leeds

Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, LS2 9JT

London Metropolitan University

Admissions Office, 166-220 Holloway Road, City of London, N7 8DB

London South Bank University

103 Borough Road, Southwark, SE1 0AA

Loughborough University

Loughborough, LE11 3TU

Manchester Metropolitan University

All Saints Building, All Saints, Manchester, M15 6BH

Northeastern University London

Devon House, St Katharine's Way, London, E1W 1JP

Nottingham Trent University

50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ

University of Nottingham

University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Sheffield Hallam University

City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, S1 1WB

University of Sheffield

Western Bank, Sheffield, S10 2TN

University of Strathclyde

McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, G1 1XQ

Teesside University

Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, TS1 3BX

University of Warwick

Coventry, CV4 7AL

University of West London

St Mary's Road, Ealing, W5 5RF

Culture

At AstraZeneca, we share and are motivated by the same purpose: pushing the boundaries of science in order to deliver life-changing medicines to patients around the world. In short, our work has true meaning. Everything we do is underpinned by our dedication to being a Great Place to Work. We recognise that our people are our greatest asset and know what’s possible with a talented and diverse team that believes in what science can do. That’s life at AstraZeneca We’re scientists, collaborators, managers, leaders, analysts, doctors, entrepreneurs, innovators, thinkers, doers, drivers, activists, creators and futurists. We’re 65,000 minds across more than 100 countries and 6 continents. We’re a team of people who all share, and are motivated by, the same purpose.

Values

From biological scientists to marketing and financial experts, coming up with the right solutions for the right challenges to drive the next wave of science is a true cross-functional team effort. With five values to guide us, our unique perspectives and ideas always stay true to the goals we have set ourselves. Our people follow these values because they believe in what they stand for: We follow the science We put patients first We play to win We do the right thing We are entrepreneurial

Awards

Royal Society of Chemistry – Chemical Science Apprentice of the Year

2019

School Leavers Awards 2020 – Higher Apprentice of the Year

2020

The Apprenticeship Guide Awards, Best (Large) Employer

2025