MISSISSAUGA, ON, NOVEMBER 23, 2023 – AstraZeneca Canada, a leading innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company, has been named – for the second time – as one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital. The 2024 competition winners were announced in today’s edition of The National Post.
“We simply can’t achieve our purpose of delivering life-changing medicines without talented, diverse and highly engaged people doing great things each day,” said Kiersten Combs, President, AstraZeneca Canada. “That’s why nurturing an environment where people can be their best selves, and where we support the health and wellbeing of our people is so central to everything we do. Receiving this award for a second time is recognition of the incredibly positive culture we’ve built and continue to nurture together at AstraZeneca.”
This coveted national award recognizes best-in-class Canadian organizations with strong, vibrant cultures that have helped them deliver extraordinary results. The award recognized AstraZeneca Canada for its strong commitment to an inclusive and diverse work culture, best-in-class employee engagement, benefits and policies enhancements, progressive development of its people, and its strong commitment to Sustainability and giving back to the communities in which it operates.
“Great company culture doesn't happen on its own – it’s only made possible by highly engaged and dedicated employees who show up everyday and are connected by a strong sense of purpose and values,” said Alison Simpson, Vice President, Human Resources. “Together, we have created an exceptional work environment – one that is high performing and highly collaborative – with a focus on employee growth and development, health and wellbeing, and cultivating a vibrant and energized culture.”
AstraZeneca was named one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Human Capital in 2020 and is a nine-time Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Top Employer. AstraZeneca was most recently named one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers 2024, and also recently received the 2023 Team Impact Award from by Health Partners International of Canada (HPIC). In 2022, AstraZeneca was 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
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Mary-Anne Cedrone
AstraZeneca Canada
E-mail: mary-anne.cedrone@astrazeneca.com