I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Prague) in Oct 2021
Interview
Three stage process with 1st being HR round and then Hiring manager, the last was medical director with hiring manager. The most important was the hiring manager round while medical director mainly confirmed the choice
Interviews for an MSL position at AstraZeneca include four stages:
1. an initial conversation with the recruiter,
2. a Zoom interview with the recruiter and a senior MSL,
3. an on-site simulation that includes presenting a scientific paper and answering related questions, and
4. a final interview with a senior manager and the Head of Medical.
Overall, the process is very clear. It is somewhat long, but the overall experience is very positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the thing that annoys you most about people?
• What are your weaknesses?
• What are your strengths?
• What is an MSL?
• Describe a situation in which you faced a conflict and how you resolved it.
• Describe a situation in which you experienced a heavy workload and how you managed it.
Achei o processo bem interessante e muito acolhedora a entrevista com o RH. Porém, nunca mais me deram um feedback (mesmo que negativo). Gostaria de ter tido alguma posição pois isso gera muita expectativa. Ficar sem saber se deu certo ou errado, se o processo continua ou foi interrompido não é legal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Perguntas tranquilas para saber se você está alinhado com a vaga. Tiveram duas perguntas em inglês.
The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at AstraZeneca
Interview
The interview process was lengthy and professional (3 stages), concluding with a final panel. The company invested significant time and resources in external candidates, only to ultimately select an internal candidate.
While the internal decision is understood, taking external profiles through the final stages when an internal candidate is clearly favored is wasting the time of external talent..
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- Tell us about yourself and your career path.
- What would your relative ones say about you?
- What is one professional achievement you are proud of?
- Strengths and areas for improvement.
- How do you approach cross-functional teamwork? Provide examples.
- How do you manage rivalry/overlap with the field sales force?
- If your current employer counter-offered with a promotion, how would you respond to our offer?
- Are you available to travel 70% of the time, including attending medical congresses on non-working days?
- How would you adapt to a large team and structure like AZ's? How would you communicate with your direct report, Department Director, and other operational teams?
- Name 3 KOLs you regularly interact with in your current role.
