Looking at an AD role at AstraZeneca , anyone able to speak to culture, perks, benefits in Canada? How strict is the 3 days a week in office and do you get a car allowance at the AD level or just director and up?

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They track badge reports and you will be on a list if you’re not in 3 days a week and bonuses will be lower if you’re not in office enough regardless of the quality of your work.

Culture and company is great. Benefits are competitive for pharma.

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Is this Canada?

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Culture is not good. High turnover due to lack of advancement. 3 day a week is being implemented. And they are very ready to cutoff your bonus for a variety of reasons

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Idk what the rules are for Canada location. The rules are being applied in the US

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Do they also monitor the time in office for the 3 days?

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No. Not all site have a badge for o scan when you leave, only when you arrive. Weird , yea we knwo

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following... if you guys are already in it for 8 months, care to share if you know we can "bank" these in-office days to WFH? Wondering because I'm originally form Vancouver and would love to spend a week now and then from Vancouver with my fam

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