AstraZeneca Canada Named One of Canada’s Top Employers

MISSISSAUGA, ON — AstraZeneca Canada, a leading innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company, has been named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. The 2024 competition winners were announced by Mediacorp Canada Inc. in today’s edition of The Globe and Mail.

“Our people are truly the heartbeat of AstraZeneca as we push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to Canadians,” said Kiersten Combs, President, AstraZeneca Canada. “Creating a vibrant and inclusive work environment, where health and wellbeing are top priority and where each employee feels empowered to reach their full potential is a critical part of our success as an organization. I’m proud of the exceptional environment we’ve built together at AstraZeneca, and delighted to see it recognized externally once again.”

The Canada’s Top 100 Employers award recognizes forward-thinking employers who demonstrate exceptional performance across a number of criteria such as culture, performance, benefits, professional development, and community involvement.

This award recognized AstraZeneca Canada for its strong commitment to creating an inclusive work environment, where the richness of diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds is celebrated; for its commitment to progressive benefits enhancements and policies; and its Thrive@AZ employee wellness program. The selection committee was also impressed with AstraZeneca Canada’s major expansion announcement of its Canadian research footprint, its commitment to Sustainability, as well as its support of the Girls Belong Here initiative, which aims to advance gender equality and empower young women.

“We are at our best when our employees are growing, innovating, and thriving,” said Alison Simpson, Vice President, Human Resources. “We’ve prioritized making sure AstraZeneca is a place where peoples’ voices matter, and where they know that their wellbeing and those of their families is a priority. This, together with our shared connection to our purpose, values, and patients we serve is what makes AstraZeneca Canada a great place to work and why we have an award-winning culture.”

AstraZeneca is a nine-time Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Top Employer and was previously named one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. In 2022, AstraZeneca was awarded Best Workplace Culture and Excellence for Financial, Physical and Mental Wellness by the Canadian HR Awards, and most recently received the 2023 Team Impact Award from by Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC).

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical business whose innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide. The company’s core areas of scientific focus are Oncology; Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic (CVRM); Rare Disease; Respiratory & Immunology; and Vaccine & Immune Therapies. AstraZeneca employs more than 1,400 people across Canada and recently announced a major expansion of its research footprint in Canada – including the expansion of its existing AstraZeneca R&D Hub and the creation of a new Alexion Development Hub for Rare Diseases. For more information, please visit the company’s website at www.astrazeneca.ca

Contact

Mary-Anne Cedrone
AstraZeneca Canada
E-mail: mary-anne.cedrone@astrazeneca.com

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