The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Dublin, Dublin) in May 2021
Interview
I applied Online, without a referral, through the Novartis job platform.
The interview process was as follow and took about six weeks from applying to offer:
1. Recruiter Interview (about three weeks after applying)
2. Hiring Manager and Director interviews (approx. one week after the recruiter interview)
3. Offer call (about one week after the last interview).
All interviews were conducted virtual but the Interviewers did a great job in creating a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the whole interview process. I believe Novartis is one of those rare companies where culture is a huge topic as it influenced the whole interaction. I felt immediately that I want to be part of it and was incredibly happy to receive the offer call then.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Novartis?
Walk me through the major accomplishments in your career.
I applied in-person. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Bâle) in Feb 2020
Interview
With HR, Manager and peers. 3 - 4 short sessions. My salary expectations were not asked in any of the interviews. Took over a month to get a feedback. Focus was on finding critical situations, compliance with the code of ethics
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Think of a critical situation when you had to resolve the conflict
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Novartis (Santiago) in Jul 2017
Interview
It was a simple process, for the first time in months I got feedback from the interviewer but no response after, I have to contact them for the answer and it wasn't positive for me, as usual, they wanted experience in pharma.