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As a leading research-based pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca is making a significant contribution to a healthy future.

We create highly qualified jobs, promote talents, and offer our employees the opportunity for development.

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Our team has more than doubled since 2020. This means we have grown well above the industry average.

We create high quality jobs in Austria and promote the development of our talents.

AstraZeneca employees in Austria

(number), 2020-2025

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* as of December 2025

AstraZeneca Austria creates around 815 direct and indirect jobs

For every person employed by AstraZeneca Austria, 1.2 more jobs are activated in the whole Austrian economy and further 0.8 outside the country

Employment and jobs created by AstraZeneca Austria nationally and internationally.

(FTE), 2025

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AstraZeneca invests in employees throughout Austria

We offer opportunities for the development of our employees in order to be able to realize professional and private goals.

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Headquarter or field force?

How are our employees distributed among the areas of operation?

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49.0%

work in the field

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51.0%

work in the headquarter

Geographical distribution of AstraZeneca employees*

(% on total), 2025

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(*) Data reported in the graph consider the employees’ province of residence.

43% of middle and senior manager positions at AstraZeneca Austria are held by women

We know that unlocking innovation starts with an inclusive and diverse workplace, which is why we strive to create an environment where women are represented, valued and empowered at all levels. Our goal is gender equality in leadership roles at AstraZeneca.

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Female occupation, benchmarking

(% on total employees), 2023** or last available data )

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Women in senior and middle management roles and above*

(% on total), 2023** or last available data

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(*) Data refers to line managers and components of the Senior Management Team.

(**) Source: frauenfuehren.at, data for the year 2023; as of March 2026

Volunteering

Social responsibility in the country in which we live and work, but also beyond its borders, is of great importance to AstraZeneca Austria.

In 2024, our employees performed over 550 hours of voluntary community work. And they did this during their working hours.

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Sources: The European House - Ambrosetti, elaboration of data from AstraZeneca Austria, 2023. update 2026 | frauenfuehren.at; as of March 2026