Our values

Our values determine how we work together and the behaviors that are integral to our drive for success. Our values guide our decision making, define our beliefs and foster a strong AstraZeneca culture.

We follow the science. We put patients first. We play to win. We do the right thing. We are entrepreneurial.

We push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines.

Our purpose underpins everything we do. It gives us a reason to come to work every day. It reminds us why we exist as a company. It helps us deliver benefits to patients and create value for stakeholders. It also sets the context for our employees’ activities and the roles of our teams, partners and other collaborators.

Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking.

We know that people are able to work better in environments where they feel safe and empowered. That is why we aim to create an inclusive workplace and a workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the patients we help, delivering diversity of thought, incorporating cultural understanding and ultimately stimulating an atmosphere where people feel that they belong.

We value our differences because we recognise that a team is at its most creative when it is made up of people who think differently from one another, in an environment where different views and perspectives are welcomed and valued. This is how we foster continuous innovation, constant learning and growth for us as individuals and for the patients

Our three priorities for Inclusion and diversity:

•  Empowering inclusive leadership: We value, seek out and make the most of our differences to achieve our company goals. We contribute to a psychologically safe environment and make decisions transparently. Inclusive leadership is the expected way of working for everyone, at every career level.
•  Fostering a culture where people can speak their mind: We speak our minds and make it safe for others to do so. We challenge behaviours that are not in line with our Values, and welcome and suggest alternative ideas and constructive feedback. We empower decision making at the appropriate level.
• Building and sustaining a diverse leadership and talent pipeline: We seek to attract, retain and develop diverse talent that reflects and serves our communities and patients.