We aim to be the best, which means hiring the best people. Our selection process ensures we recruit the right people for the right roles, based on a fair and consistent approach.

Our approach to recruitment will help ensure your success, so that if you join AstraZeneca, you will be able to contribute effectively to meeting the challenges of a global healthcare business.

Shortly after submitting your application, you will receive an e-mail acknowledgment. We will endeavour to review your application as quickly as possible but if there is a specific application deadline you are unlikely to hear from us until after this time. For graduate and placement applications it can take between 4-8 weeks after the closing date before we can update you on progress.

For each position we evaluate the most appropriate selection methods according to the skills and knowledge required for each role. It may involve interviews, or depending on the position and your area of knowledge may also involve, for example, a presentation and/or group and individual exercises.

For certain positions, particularly in graduate recruitment roles we may invite you to take part in an assessment event with other applicants, which will give you the opportunity to take part in situations that reflect the position you applied for. These events will enable you to fairly demonstrate your natural skills, behaviour and competencies.

Whether you attend an interview or a more involved selection event, our objective remains the same - a better understanding of each other, and for you to learn more about the role and life at AstraZeneca.

Of course, we can't predict the outcome just yet, but we're confident it will be a positive and rewarding experience, with professional feedback offered where appropriate.

A note about work permits

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage diversity in the workplace. The current British and European Law states that we cannot employ a person aged 16 or over who does not have permission to live and work in the UK.  We are also unable to apply for work permits until all European Economic Area/EU options have been eliminated.

This effectively means for all placement and graduate roles and most PhD opportunities we are very unlikely to pursue a work permit application. We appeciate this may come as disappointing news. However, we have a presence in over 100 countries and we recommend visiting our global careers site to consider an opportunity with one of our site locations within your native country.