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Updated Jan 30, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Sales Representative at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Jan 30, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Oct 2010 (took 4 days)
They had two interviews with two managers. After that they fly you up to talk to the regional that you would be working under. The first two interviews went quickly. The regional was more of a rubber stamp process. The overall experience was pleasant enough for an interview.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview, a Drug Test and a Background Check.
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Competitive Intelligence Analyst at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Jan 25, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2012 in Hyderabad (India) (took a day)
Was contacted by a member of the HR team enquiring about my interest in the position. Sent CV and other details and arranged for a telephone interview. Interview scheduled for set time but HR did not call at the time. No response to further email communication.
Quite disappointed with work ethics of HR, but this may well be a single person and may not reflect the ways old whole team.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Sales Representative at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Jan 18, 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 a day)
The interview process was simple. I interviewed with two managers. After that interview I went to see the Regional manager and I had an offer a few days later.
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Negotiation Details
I had been laid off from my previous employer so I was unable to negotiate but I did get paid more than my previous company
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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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Project Manager at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Jan 17, 2012
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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 Jun 2011 in Basel (Switzerland) (took a day)
I've been told that I was the last person they interviewed. It was three rounds; 1 HR person, and 2 managers who'd be in direct reporting line. It took 1.5 hours in total and next day they told me that I got the job.
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Negotiation Details
The start date. They tried to fit the start date to my schedule.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Pharmaceutical Sales at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Dec 30, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in Los Angeles, CA (took 2 weeks)
Initial contact made via telephone conversation, reviewing my industry experience & how their referring employee and I knew each other. The I was asked to do online application, followed by a telephone interview by a recruiting firm. Once having passed that, a live interview was scheduled, where I met with the hiring District Sales Manager and one of his counterparts. I'd prepared for the interview w/ coaching from my friend who was currently employed by Novartis, and studied the product portfolios. Having already worked with Novartis at the contract sales force level, I had a good understanding of the culture and how things worked there. But as well as the telephone interview went with the hiring manager, the "vibes" at the live interview were not good and I felt it was more directed towards making me feel uncomfortable and highlight what I didn't know.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Personality Test.
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Research Scientist at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Aug 13, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2011 (took a day)
Planning of the interview is very smooth. HR is good at that. I recieved a packet about the company brochure and interview schedule. The in-person interview day is not very pleasant. One interviewer missed the interview without any notice in advance, which made me upset.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Presentation.
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Sales Representative at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Aug 1, 2011
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2009 in Cleveland, OH (took 1+ week)
I was invited to attend a "cattle call" type interview at mid-level hotel ballroom. After telling the audience about the company and position, the host asked who wanted a position. At that point, what they are really looking for is go-getters to get up and get in line - literally, it took all of us about 60 seconds to "get it", but eventually everyone got up and got in a big line. As you worked your way to the front, you were asked to give a 30 second commercial of yourself, if you pass this test, they invite you to another room to talk to two company recruiters, if you pass this test, they schedule an interview at a later time with two other recruiters. At the call back interview, they ask you to bring your grades, and all other proof of acheivement. This is as far as I decided to go. It was obvious that they are looking to see how aggressive you are, without being offensive and pushy. If, in the ballroom, you can't get their attention in 30 seconds, the assumption is, you won't be able to get a docs attention either.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Human Resources at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Jul 19, 2011
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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 Jul 2010 in East Hanover, NJ (took a day)
All the interviewers I met were friendly and laidback. They asked professional questions. The interviews were very structured.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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ECM at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Jun 29, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2011 in Basel (Switzerland) (took a day)
C.V. Screening Phase which can usually take between 2-3 weeks due to the high number of C.V.s they receive per contract role.
The next stage will then be to arrange a 45 minute TC
The final stage is usually a face to face meeting which will last approximately 2-4 hours.
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Negotiation Details
Generally speaking Novartis do not interview candidates if they are outside of the roles budget. They also do not tend to negotiate on rates that are offered.
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I got the interview through a Staffing Agency and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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Statistician at Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Posted Apr 13, 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 (took a day)
had a phone interview not bad
on-site is good
but it takes a long time waiting for a response, but always no decision.
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I got the interview through a Recruiter and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview and a 1:1 Interview.
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