AstraZeneca
Sector: Health and medical technologies
Gothenburg and Södertälje, Sweden
About AstraZeneca
Astra AB was established in Södertälje (Sweden) in 1913. AstraZeneca resulted from the merger of Astra with Zeneca Group in 1999. Nowadays the company employs about 61500 people worldwide in more than 100 countries. In 2015, the total revenue of AstraZeneca was $24.7 billion, and $5.6 billion invested in research.
Main Activity Area: The company focuses on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of prescription medicines.
Research Area: Major areas address the therapy for cardiovascular diseases, cancer, neuroscience, gastrointestinal, infection, respiratory and inflammation.
Achievements: The company defines itself as a “science-led biopharmaceutical business.”
Staff Qualifications: For instance, PhD in biochemistry or similar discipline.