AstraZeneca Canada Selected as a Greater Toronto Top Employer for Tenth Consecutive Year
MISSISSAUGA, ON — AstraZeneca Canada, a leading innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company, has been named one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the tenth straight year. The win comes on the heels of AstraZeneca’s recent recognition as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024, as well as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2023. The 2024 Greater Toronto’s Top Employers were announced by Mediacorp Canada Inc. in today’s edition of The Globe and Mail.
“At AstraZeneca we deliver life-changing medicines to patients, something that is only possible thanks to our incredibly talented team and the inclusive, progressive and supportive culture we’ve built together,” said Kiersten Combs, President, AstraZeneca Canada. “Through the considerable growth and momentum we’ve had in 2023, including the addition of more than 500 high-tech scientific jobs and the creation of a new global research hub for rare diseases, I’m proud to see that we are continually being recognized externally for our exceptional environment.”
The Greater Toronto’s Top Employers award recognizes workplace best practices across several criteria such as culture, performance, benefits, professional development, and community involvement. AstraZeneca Canada was selected because of its strong commitment to creating an inclusive work environment; its commitment to progressive benefits enhancements and policies; its comprehensive Thrive@AZ employee wellness program; and its dedication to contributing to a healthier, more sustainable planet and giving back to the communities in which it operates.
“At AstraZeneca, we place a high value on employee health and wellbeing, on welcoming diverse perspectives, and on supporting every individual in thriving and reaching their full potential,” said Alison Simpson, Vice President, Human Resources. “We are delighted to be recognized externally, and, as a national organization headquartered in Mississauga, being selected a Greater Toronto Top Employer for a decade running is a proud moment for all of us.”
Along with being selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024 and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers 2024 by Mediacorp, AstraZeneca was recently named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures 2023 (and 2020) by Waterstone Human Capital and received the 2023 Team Impact Award from by Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC). In 2022, AstraZeneca was also awarded Best Workplace Culture and Excellence for Financial, Physical, and Mental Wellness by the Canadian HR Awards.
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 1,600 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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