I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Pfizer in Mar 2023
Interview
Conducted multiple interviews with HR (at least twice on the phone), and the hiring manager, and presented data followed by a panel interview. I had another follow-up interview with the principal scientist. After 1-2 months of back-and-forth communication, the director decided to expand the candidate pool and put me on the waiting list (as their 2nd choice). I was led to the prospect of getting an offer (breadcrumbed) but never really got it. It felt like I wasted my time committing to an indecisive hiring team so I pursued another opportunity. Technical questions are easy as long as you have expertise in the field. I was not expecting a lot of personal questions (like hobbies, favorite forms of media, etc.).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. What made you apply to this position? Technical questions regarding the presentation
Mostly technical questions, so be sure to review relevant concepts and prepare thoroughly before the interview. The interviewers were friendly, approachable, and professional, creating a comfortable atmosphere throughout the discussion process.
After applying for the position, an internal recruiter reached out. It was a 30-minute phone call.
The next step was the interview with the hiring manager and this was done via video call.
It took about a month to go through this process.
The interview process was smooth but had to wait almost two months for their response.
Dinner on the previous night with the current employees to get to know and ask about causal questions and onsite interview including scientific presentation and 1-on-1 interviews for the rest of the day.
