I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Pfizer (South San Francisco, CA) in Jul 2016
Interview
Telephone screening with three people followed by an onsite interview with both groups and individuals. I was required to present for one hour on a scientific subject. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Some technical questions were asked, very specific to the field. They also asked some more situational/behavioral questions to establish how you would fit into the team.
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Pfizer (La Jolla, CA)
Interview
Pretty intense interview process, 45 minute seminar followed by questions, defence style. 6 panel interviews with 2-4 subject matter experts throughout the day, and 3 1:1 interviews with leadership. Lunch and dinner provided. Decision was communicated almost 4 weeks later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did the result you were trying to get in your previous job did not pan out and what would you do differently?
Initial interview was conducted by HR, which was about a 30 minute interview going over your skills and experience in high level. Hiring manager reached out directly after ~2-3 weeks of time and had a ~1 hr interview via Teams.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
- 5 questions on a scale 1-5 regarding specific skills they are looking for
- Technical scientific questions to evaluate your familiarity on the subject
I interviewed at Pfizer (Bothell, WA) in Sept 2024
Interview
I had 4 rounds of interviews. First screening call with the HR. Then teams interview with the hiring manager followed by an onsite visit with 10 interviewers and final teams interview with one of the senior team mates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. How to prioritize between projects?
2. They asked a few technical questions.
