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Daiichi Sankyo Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative Interview Questions & Reviews
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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
No Offer – Reviewed May 2, 2013
Interview Details – Completed online application; had a brief phone screen; then had 2 in person interviews
Interview Question – Why did you choose your major in college? Discuss 3 personal strengths and things to develop? What motivates you? How much did you earn over the years in your previous job? Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
Accepted Offer – Reviewed Feb 2, 2013
Interview Details – Phone screen, 2 in-person with DM, trip to regional office to interview with RD and DM.
Interview Question – Standard STAR questions Answer Question
Negotiation Details – There was nothing to negotiate, take or leave it
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Los Angeles, CA Jan 2008 – Reviewed Oct 29, 2012
Interview Details – Depends on the Hiring Manager. It helps if you know someone within the company. They give out referral fees. Hard to get in if you don't know anyone. You meet with hiring DM and another DM or employee. If you get chosen, they send you out to the Regi. office.
Interview Question – Standard Star format questions. View Answer
Negotiation Details – Little negotiation room.
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
No Offer – Interviewed in Tallahassee, FL Aug 2011 – Reviewed Oct 4, 2011
Interview Details – I recently phone interviewed with the regional manager. The interview took about 20 minutes and pretty much went over my resume and was asked a couple situational questions. While on the phone I was scheduled for a face to face interview with the RM.
Interview Question – Tell me about a situation where you went above and beyond the call of duty? Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
No Offer – Interviewed in Spokane, WA Jan 2011 – Reviewed Aug 19, 2011
Interview Details –
phone screen w/dm then met w/dm/rd piece of work. poor interviewing skills form rd
biggest failure- coming to interview!
biggest success- not landing job!
Looking for used car mentality , low salary base as well.
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- biggest success Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
No Offer – Interviewed in New York, NY May 2011 – Reviewed Jun 10, 2011
Interview Details – I was an employee referral. They were very unorganized, and asked me to come interview at the last minute. I did not interview wth the people they said I would interview with. I never received a call back. I did not do very well on the interview because it was so last minute and rushed. Their salary is lower than average, although their bonus is supposed to be much higher. I just did not have a good feeling. However my friend who referred me, loves working for the company. It was not a right fit for me. I was disappointed I did not a get phone call sayng they have moved on since I was an employee referral. However i understand that is difficult at times.
Interview Question – Walk me thru your resume. Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
Accepted Offer – Interviewed in Sep 2009 – Reviewed May 23, 2012
Interview Details – Started with a phone screening then face to face scheduled for week or two later. Then 3 group interviews with local district manager and another district manager from nearby for three days after one another. Was called each evening to set up next day interview. Next had two one on one interviews within a weeks time. Was called day later that I had made it to the final interview where I would go to regional office to sit down with regional manger. Day after returning from trip I was told by manager I got the job and would start the next week.
Interview Question – Why should you I give you this job? View Answers (2)
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
No Offer – Interviewed in Jan 2012 – Reviewed Feb 13, 2012
Interview Details – Interview process moved fairly quickly. Had to do a "mock sales call" during the second interview. Be sure to have a brag book with all your documented success' and have STRONG sales experience under your belt. KNOW THEIR COMPANY! Know their products and also their history.
Interview Question – I've seen a few candidates today, why should I hire you? Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
No Offer – Interviewed in Aug 2011 – Reviewed Nov 21, 2011
Interview Details – Interview was easy, just a lot of personality type questions.
Interview Question – Give an experience when you had to persuade a group of people to do something. Answer Question
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Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative at Daiichi Sankyo
No Offer – Interviewed in Oct 2011 – Reviewed Nov 4, 2011
Interview Details – Quick process from initial phone interview to 1:1. I was told would be contacted either way if moving on to interview Regional Manager. Of course, as usual, did not happen. After one week, called recruiter back and she had no idea what was going on and she seemed a little confused. They were moving fast in the beginning but still no decision 3 weeks later. Finally received e-mail communication that was not moving on to next round. Don't think anything has been done since position is still listed on sites. Not sure they know what they are looking for. To credit the manager, was very interesting to talk to and knew pharma, just not sure knew what he wanted.
Interview Question – Tell me about a time when you had conflict with a customer. What was the problem, how did you handle it and what became of relationship after conflict resolved. Answer Question
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