The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis
Interview
First round interview was an informal 30 minute meeting with the hiring managers. The second round interviews started with a 30 minute seminar then several one on one interviews. I heard back a couple days after the last interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Was there a time when you had to speak up about an ethical/behavioral issue in the work place?
Organized but a bit slow to schedule. The people were kind and thoughtful. The interview team was a diverse cross-section of key stakeholders. They didnt waste my time like some companies do. All in it took me 6hrs.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think this job involves? How do you work within a matrixed organization
Hiring manager phone call interview, then whole day interview with presentation with several scientist and managers. 30 minute interview each scientist with questions can vary from technical, scientific, and interpersonal/behavioral
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Very technical but straightforward. Know everything on your resume
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Novartis (San Diego, CA) in Nov 2024
Interview
First round HR screening, second round of the hiring manager, and the third round is research seminar. If you don't get hired, you don't hear back from HR even after all the rounds.
