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      Senior Scientist Interview

      5 Dec 2025
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cambridge, MA
      No offer
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Novartis (Cambridge, MA) in Nov 2025

      Interview

      The interview process was very positive, but I was informed by HR that the position was no longer being filled due to business needs, even after my references were contacted. It was disappointing given how far along the process had progressed

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Why Novartis? How do you deal with burnout?
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      Other Senior Scientist interview reviews for Novartis

      Senior Scientist Interview

      3 Feb 2026
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Novartis

      Interview

      I had a HR interview first, then I was asked for an interview with hiring manager. After selected, I was asked to virtually talk to a number of team members.

      Senior Scientist Interview

      5 Sept 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Basel
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Basel) in Aug 2024

      Interview

      The interviewer started the interview by introducing himself and his role in the group, the aim of the project, the structure of the team. The interviewer stated what the steps of the interview will be and what to expect.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Did you use this technique before and in which project?
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