AstraZeneca
Hiring nurses in Portland, OR
From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 19, 2026Sources
The short version
You would not walk into a Portland hospital unit. AstraZeneca is a public biotech and pharma company with more than 10,000 employees and headquarters in Cambridge, UK.
Employer research, Aug 19, 2026
You would work as a field Oncology Nurse Educator for lung and GI across Washington, Oregon, Northern California, Northern Nevada, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming — not a bedside staffing unit.
For experienced nursesSources
Staff describe a collaborative atmosphere, friendly colleagues, and a mission that connects them to the work.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comThe 401(k) includes a 6% company match that vests immediately, and employees also cite stock options and bonuses.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Nursing here
- Career development
Development opportunities exist, but reviewers report slow promotions, limited upward mobility, and unclear progression.
AstraZeneca · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
US hybrid common; some departments average 3–4 onsite days/week. A DE director role is hybrid ~3 days; a case-manager role is remote on Pacific hours.
AstraZeneca · employer research
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Benefits
401(k) with a 6% company match that vests immediately; employees also cite stock options and bonuses. About three weeks of PTO plus floating holidays and family sick leave. Health, dental, and vision described as strong.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus listed for an AstraZeneca MSL Hematology role covering western states; dollar amount not stated
As of 2026
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- Relocation
Relocation listed with sign-on for an AstraZeneca MSL Hematology posting; dollar amount not stated
As of 2026
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- Benefits
401(k) with 6% company match that vests immediately; employees also cite stock options and bonuses
As of 2026
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- Benefits
About three weeks PTO plus floating holidays and family sick leave; health, dental, and vision described as strong
As of 2026
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The units
Oncology Nurse Educator (Lung and GI), Northwest field
Field nurse educator for lung/GI oncology across WA, OR, N. CA, N. NV, AK, ID, MT, WY; not a bedside staffing unit.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.co.uk
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive, mission-driven culture
- Staff describe a collaborative atmosphere, friendly colleagues, and a mission that connects them to the work.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Bureaucracy and uneven management
- Reviewers cite inconsistent managers, extra bureaucratic layers, and slow decisions that delay projects and promotions.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Limited upward mobility
- Employees want clearer career paths and more transparent hiring; promotions are often described as slow.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Work-life balance vs. project crunch
- Balance is generally supported, but critical projects can mean long hours, stress, and burnout.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Benefits quality
- Retirement match and medical coverage are praised; PTO is seen as adequate but not generous, and some want better health options.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Hybrid and work-from-home flexibility
- US staff value hybrid flexibility, though some groups still expect several onsite days each week.
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- Overall recommend rate
- Company snapshot shows a 4.0 rating from 8,034 reviews and 79% would recommend AstraZeneca to a friend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.co.uk
The hard parts
Reviewers report slow promotions, limited upward mobility, and unclear progression.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Portland, OR
Trade hospital fluorescent lights for cedar-lined trails in Forest Park or a post-shift pour-over in the Pearl District. Whether you commute via aerial tram to Marquam Hill or bike across the Willamette, Portland pairs top-tier clinical care with lush Pacific Northwest living. Expect a cost of living about 5% above the national average.
Browse roles in Portland- Metro price level · Portland area
- 5% above the national average
- BEA index 105.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,655/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $90,919/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does AstraZeneca hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to AstraZeneca, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from AstraZeneca
Sources
- facebook.com/JobRx/posts/msl-hematology-northern-ca-nv-ut-s-id-wy-astrazenecaadvanced-scientific-degree-r/1324950693013951
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.co.uk/Overview/Working-at-AstraZeneca-EI_IE9214.11,22.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/AstraZeneca-Senior-Manager-Reviews-EI_IE9214.0,11_KO12,26.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Benefits/AstraZeneca-Bangalore-Benefits-EI_IE9214.0,11_IL.12,21_IN115.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Benefits/AstraZeneca-Work-From-Home-US-BNFT152_E9214_N1.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026-01-19
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