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Updated May 16, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Pharmacovigilance Associate at Novartis
Posted Jan 14, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 (took 2 weeks)
please do some homework to get to know the position you applied
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I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Marketing Science Manager at Novartis
Posted Dec 3, 2010 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed May 2009 in Basel (Switzerland) (took 2 days)
first had a tel interview
then was invited for a face to face interview. I ended up interviewing with 11 people followed by a presentation and group interview with 6 people (who I had interviewed with earlier).
then they presented me with an offer
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Reason for Declining
The interview structure is a reflection of the company and its crazy culture 11 people in one day. I started at 9 am and finished at 7. they schedueled interview over lunch. Novartis is known as a negative and crazy culture.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Personality Test.
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Bioinformatics Investigator II at Novartis
Posted Nov 21, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2010 in Emeryville, CA (took 4+ weeks)
The phone screening process was typical where HR goes through your resume and makes sure that you are technically a fit for the position, at least as far as the job description is concerned. The next step in the process was an invite to give a presentation to the bioinformatics team. This part was strange in that they team seemed disinterested in even attending. Many of those who were listed to be attendees did not show up. I was not greeted by the hiring manager, nor did anyone give me the impression that they were serious in hiring someone. I get the impression that I was some sort of courtsey interview because they already had someone in mind. I know this is a becoming normal in the industry, but it would be nice to be officially told down the line whether you are still in consideration for a position or not. Generally, I was of the impression that even if offered to continue the interview process, I wouldn't want to proceed. I felt unwelcome. Also, I got the the impression that the team was overworked, very stressed, and didn't actually enjoy working together. If that matters to you, I'd be wary of this.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Presentation.
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Research Investigator at Novartis
Posted Nov 17, 2010
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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 Oct 2010 in Cambridge, MA (took 4 weeks)
started with a call from the HR asking for a phone interview with the hiring manager. After the phone interview, about two weeks late, went for an on site interview which lasted for a whole day from 9 to 5 including a presentation following by 9 half-hour 1-on-1 interview.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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MBA at Novartis
Posted Nov 16, 2010
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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 a day)
Two section interviews during the whole process. The first interviewer is hiring manager. He asked me about my resume, my strength and my weakness. Most of them are behavior quesitons. It took around 45 minutes. And then HR entered in and screen my background. Talking about my career goal, what I have learned from MBA.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Drug Test.
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Researcher at Novartis
Posted Oct 19, 2010
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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 Oct 2010 (took a day)
I submitted my application through novartis.com career link. I got an email from the hiring manager about a position I have applied. We made a time to talk over the phone. In the phone interview, he asked the skills I mentioned in my resume. Then he decided to give me an onsite interview.
They are very friendly. They booked flight, hotel and pick up cars for me. The office enviroment is casual and no business attires are necessary.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Lab Head at Novartis
Posted Sep 14, 2010
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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 May 2010 (took a day)
Got a call from the Hiring manager, asked me very simple questions, but the fact that was not living in the country made it hard to get a face-to -face interview, they hired someone with more experience.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Strategy Planner at Novartis
Posted Aug 15, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 in Basel (Switzerland) (took 2 days)
Strategy consultant-style case interview, a lot of questions on preferred boss-employee style. Problem-solving skills, questions on how would I deal with non co-operating colleagues, methods to persuade people. How do I deal with stress.
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Reason for Declining
No guarantee for a permanent position
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Personality Test.
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Scientific Associate II at Novartis
Posted Jul 13, 2010
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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 2008 (took a day)
approx 10 half hour interviews with one or two people per session. Interviewers were scientists of varying levels in the department and one interview with HR. The questions ranged from technical, describing my research and some personality. Nothing surprising. Expect the usual "how have you resolved conflicts" Wear a suit and be confident.
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Negotiation Details
I had a 2nd job offer so I was able to negotiate moving expense and about $5K salary increase
Other Details
The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Assistant Brand Manager at Novartis
Posted Apr 21, 2010
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1.0
Very Easy Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Jersey City, NJ (took 4+ weeks)
I had a phone interview, then a two 1:1 interview and then I was called to their head quarters in NJ where I had six 1:1 interviews in a day, of which five are with marketing directors and 1 recruiter.
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Reason for Declining
I didn't accept the offer because Novartis OTC is not a diverse company. They talk the diversity talk at campuses but they don't walk the talk.
Other Details
I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Personality Test and a Drug Test.
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