AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational biopharmaceutical company based in Cambridge, England. Established in 1999 from the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group, it operates in over 130 countries and employs more than 80,000 people. The company is recognized as one of the largest pharmaceutical firms globally.AstraZeneca specializes in research-driven drug development, focusing on therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolic diseases, respiratory, immunology, and rare diseases. The company is known for its innovative biopharmaceuticals, including notable products like Xylocaine, Iressa, and various treatments for cancer and respiratory conditions. AstraZeneca actively collaborates with academic institutions and biotech firms to enhance its research and development efforts, with significant investments aimed at expanding its capabilities in emerging markets, particularly in China.