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Updated May 8, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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PtP at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted May 8, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 (took 5 days)
Situational questions, very different from any other ones I have ever done
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
No negotiation, really?
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Background Check.
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Quality Manager at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted May 2, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in West Point, PA (took a day)
It was the most efficient interview and hiring process I have ever encountered. The 1:1 interview took about a half day with a one-hour teleconference with HR on a separate day. Offer was extended to me a few days later. The key is that they really know what they are looking for to fill the position and don't waste any time on decision making process.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Medical Affairs Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Apr 11, 2012
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2012 (took a day)
I was interviewed by three people. One in the very upper post (someone like COC), two people below him (the heads of medical information, medical affairs). The very upper guy asked me questions like if I have any working experience with a pharma company. I said "No," because I was interviewing for my first job.
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The interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Industrial Hygiene at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Feb 10, 2012
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2011 (took a day)
Panel interview with senior management. The interviewers were excellent and used behavior based type questions.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Director Finance at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Jan 3, 2012
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed May 2010 in San Francisco, CA (took a day)
The hiring and interview process are straight forward and generally pretty easy. They are looking for a fit, and sell yourself on your capabilities and the value you can drive in the organization. One simple way to do this is to try to ask what areas are weaknesses and how you can play a role to fix gaps in the organization.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
Yes. This is dependent on each unique situation.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Manager at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Nov 14, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2009 in West Point, PA (took 4+ weeks)
Be prepared and learn as much about the company as you can
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
You may be able to negotiate additional weeks vacation if you are offered a mid-career position and coming from another pharmaceutical company
Other Details
I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Skills Test, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
Helpful Interview?
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Engineering Intern at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Oct 2, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 in West Point, PA (took a day)
The interview was only situation questions. And asked me what kind of department I would want to work for. They really like Lean Six Sigma training and work experiences.
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Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Senior Statistician at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Sep 26, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Nov 2009 (took a day)
It's just a standard process.
Interview Questions
Negotiation Details
I did negotiate on salary, which was a tough process.
Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Biotechnician I at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Mar 12, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2011 in Lansdale, PA (took a day)
Had a phone interview in January. Was then scheduled for a Skills Test (all Union candidates/employees must pass) in February, which was a computer test that took about 3 hours. Was told the next day that I passed the test and was scheduled for an interview in early March. Went in with 2 other candidates and was given a 30 minute overview about the position and benefits. Then we were each taken to a separate room for a panel interview with 3 people: 2 supervisors and 1 biotechnician. They asked about my resume and then asked behavioral and situational questions. The panel interview lasted about an hour and a half. I was told that I would know by email by the time I got home if I would be put on their "bench list" of people waiting for a position to open. I had thought the interview went well but was surprised to find out they had decided not to put me on the list.
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Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, an IQ/Intelligence Test, a Skills Test and a Personality Test.
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Senior Biochemist at Merck Sharp & Dohme
Posted Jan 27, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in Boston, MA (took a day)
good people and excellent dynamic
Negotiation Details
1 week
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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