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Our company

We are a global, science-led, patient-

focused pharmaceutical company. We are
dedicated to transforming the future of
healthcare by unlocking the power of what 
science can do for people, society and the
planet.

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Our strategy
We are focused on creating genuinely innovative medicines and improving access to them. In this way, we deliver the greatest benefit to
patients, healthcare systems and societies globally.
We have three priorities designed to deliver our growth through innovation strategy.

Science and Innovation Growth and Therapy People and Sustainability

Area Leadership
Creating the next generation of therapeutics using an array Leveraging our innovative science to create a more Continuing to make AstraZeneca a great place to work.
of drug modalities, for example, advanced biologics, personalised, precise and accessible healthcare experience.
Making it easier to work across our Group to deliver
nucleotide-based and cell therapies.
Engaging with the entire healthcare ecosystem and sustainable growth.
Leading in convergence of science, data and technology. unlocking visionary partnerships that drive positive change
Ensuring we operate in the smartest way, increasing the
and outcomes.
Advancing our pipeline. speed of delivery of medicines to patients through our Future
Creating industry-leading growth across our therapy areas of Work initiative.
and regions.
Harnessing the power of Science and Innovation in ways that
Continuing to implement our Operations 2025 programme. positively impact patients, healthcare systems, and the
environment.

Progressing our Sustainability strategy across three

integrated priority pillars: access to healthcare,
environmental protection, and ethics and transparency.

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Our organisation and main disease areas

Our business is organised to deliver our growth through innovation strategy and achieve our purpose of pushing the boundaries of science
to deliver life-changing medicines.
Our R&D and Commercial functions promote accelerated decision making and the launches of new medicines across our therapy areas.

Oncology BioPharmaceuticals Rare Disease

We are leading a revolution in oncology to redefine cancer We are transforming care for billions of people living with Our mission is to transform the lives of people affected by rare
care. Our ambition is to follow the science to discover, develop chronic diseases and delivering long-lasting immunity. Our diseases through the development and delivery of innovative
and deliver life-changing treatments that transform outcomes ambition is to intervene earlier to protect vital organs, slow or medicines as well as supportive technologies and healthcare
and increase the potential for cure. reverse disease progression, and achieve remission for these services.
often degenerative, debilitating, and life-threatening
Learn more about Oncology  conditions, so many more people can live better, healthier Learn more about Rare Disease 
lives.

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Our Purpose and Values

Inspired by our Values and what science can do, we are focused on accelerating the delivery of life-changing medicines that create
enduring value for patients, society and our shareholders.
We are committed to operating sustainably, in a way that recognises the interconnection between business growth, the needs of society
and the limitations of our planet.

We push the boundaries of science to deliver life- We follow the science. We put patients first. We play to
changing medicines. win. We do the right thing. We are entrepreneurial.

Our Purpose underpins everything we do. It gives us a reason to Our Values determine how we work together and the behaviours
come to work every day. It reminds us why we exist as a company. that drive our success. They guide our decision making and define
It helps us deliver benefits to patients and create value for our beliefs.
shareholders.

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the work that we do ever y day

Our people
We are dedicated to being a great place to work. One where
everyone who chooses to work at our company is able to make a
difference to patients, a meaningful contribution to society and a
positive impact on our planet.

We foster an environment where our people feel they belong and are
empowered to reach their full potential, perform at their best and
make a valued contribution to the enterprise.

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Our commitment to patients

Our vision for patients is to deliver the healthcare experience and
outcomes that people care about most so they can enjoy fulfilling
lives.

Everything we do is aimed at enhancing the lives of people with

disease and illness. Decisions we make across the patient
experience are informed by what people tell us matters most to
them.

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Our commitment to sustainability

We know that our future depends on taking bold action for the
health of people, society, and the planet. At AstraZeneca,
sustainability is part of our DNA, embedded in everything we do,
from the lab to the patient.

Working in partnership with all our stakeholders, we are harnessing

the power of science and innovation to deliver life-changing
medicines in a way that is respectful of our planet.

Our sustainability strategy is guided by three interconnected

strategic priorities.

Learn more about our sustainabilit y commitment s 

Access to healthcare Environmental protection Ethics and transparency

We are working towards a future where everyone has We are putting sustainable practices at the heart of how We seek to embed ethical, transparent, and inclusive
access to sustainable healthcare solutions for life- we work, making sure we manage our environmental policies and practices across our organisation and value
changing treatment and prevention. impact across all our activities and products. chain.

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protection

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