AstraZeneca Culture and Core Values

AstraZeneca provides a range of leading medicines for important areas of human need, so no matter what you do, working here means you are helping to improve the quality of peoples’ lives

OUR CORE VALUES

These are the primary or dominant values that are accepted throughout the organsation. The core values of AstraZeneca provide information on the way in which we are led and managed, the kind of people who work here, the nature of the work we do and how we do it.

As AstraZeneca employees, we strive for:

Accountability

We take accountability for delivering on all aspects of our job on time and right, first time. We will also ensure that areas outside of our responsibility are referred directly by us to the accountable person.

Communication

All key information will be shared and understood by all those who should be part of the decision-making process and with all those on whom the decision will impact.

Customer & business focus

All activities, whether conducted for internal or external customers, shall be completed professionally with the focus on enhancing the reputation and business performance of the company and all its stakeholders.

Team spirit

We will encourage and build a sense of collective ownership by minimising turf protection and maximising accountability. We commit to supporting each other and building trust by promoting a climate of honesty, integrity and openness.

Continuous improvement and innovation

We will adapt rapidly to change and encourage innovation and calculated risks. We will review and learn from past success and failure, to continually improve on best practice and both locally and internationally.

Valuing diversity

Our company will be strengthened by enhancing and encouraging diversity and fostering a climate of mutual respect.

Resolving conflict

Conflict will be brought into the open and the reason identified with the aim of resolution. This should achieve win/win solutions by focusing on facts and behaviour rather than emotion, personally or self-interest.

Pride

We will carry a sense of pride, among and within ourselves, which will be visible to internal and external customers.