I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Baltimore, MD) in Sep 2023
Interview
First I interviewed with their recruiter. We went over the job description and requirements, as well as how my experience relates to such. Then I interviewed with the manager of the team. This could have gone either way but I was lucky and the manager was an amazing human being. Finally, the third interview was a presentation of one of their slide decks with the lead MSLs for my region. The in-depth scientific questions they asked was nerve wracking. It was kind of frustrating because at one point, they weren't even too sure of the answer to one of their questions. I have PTSD whenever I see these individuals on emails or in video calls or at conferences.
It was easy then hard. The HR and hiring manager interview went well until the panel interview which I had to present, I went a bit over and didn't get to ask the questions I wanted
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.