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Updated Apr 30, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Research Associate at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Apr 30, 2012
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3.0
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2010 (took 2+ weeks)
I was contacted by staffing professional. Later I was referred to the HR personnel after initial screening. I was contacted for a second interview(Technical). I was brought to onsite after which I was offered a position after 3 weeks. The whole process took 40 days.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a Group/Panel Interview and a Background Check.
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Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Apr 10, 2012
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4.0
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Overall Negative Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2012 (took 3 weeks)
First I received an electronic form to confirm institutions where I obtained the relevant skills. A week later an HR representative contacted me by email to set up a technical telephone interview.
At the very start of the interview the same HR person asked me to state my current/past salary. I asked politely if it would be OK not to reveal this information, but was told that the interview cannot continue in such case. So I told her how much I was making. Next question was about my legal status and then I was asked to accept in principle a salary they were offering for this position (if was significantly below my most recent pay). This took me completely by surprise. The interview has not started yet and I am already made negotiate the salary. The HR person insisted that I have to say "yes" or "no" to the particular figure, or the interviewing process stops right there. I have never encountered such hard-ball tactic before on a part of interviewer. After some back and forth I was forced to agree to the figure just so I could proceed to the interview. By then in the back of my mind I was not so certain anymore if I actually want to work there. Then the actual interview started with two hiring managers who took turns in asking specific questions regarding my skills and scientific background. This part went without surprises. I received a rejection email one week after the interview.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Research Associate III at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Dec 19, 2011
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4.0
Difficult Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Sep 2011 in Tarrytown, NY (took 2+ weeks)
I applied to a position online and I received an email about this position 2-3 weeks later to arrange for a phone interview. After my phone interview I waited for 1.5 more weeks for a phone call requesting a face-to-face interview. The interview was scheduled for 2 weeks later. Everyone I spoke to was very polite and the assistant made sure I had travel plans to go to the interview. She also made sure I was reimbursed for the travel fee. They gave me detailed instructions on what to bring with me for my interview so I was prepared. When I arrived at the building all I had to do was speak to the security guard to get checked-in. The person I spoke with during the phone interview came to pick me up after 30 min ( I was 30 min early) and brought me to his office. After I spoke with him I spoke with another veteran of the company. Then we took a break for lunch where I met other employees who are already in the position I am applying for. Then I met with two RAIIIs for a 2:1 interview. After I met with the HR rep. for a 1:1 interview. My last interview of the day consist of a 4:1 interview where RA IV and up employees interviewed me. The first two 1:1 interview/2:1 was mostly chatting and talking about my background and what my interests are.The interview with the HR rep was 3 simple behavioral questions. The last 4:1 interview consists of a lot of specific and detailed question about ophthalmology. Overall Everyone was very polite and friendly. Everyone greeted each other in the hallways and the environment was very bright.
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The interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Learning and OD Specialist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Nov 17, 2011
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3.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in Tarrytown, NY (took a day)
First was a phone interview with HR rep. and the Director; and passing that I was invited to their office to meet with the HR, Director and the team.
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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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Postdoctoral Fellow at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Sep 8, 2011 — 1 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Aug 2011 in Tarrytown, NY (took 2 months)
I was actually called by HR when a postdoctoral position opened up because I had my CV uploaded to their database. HR gauged interest, then scheduled a phone interview which went very well. They then scheduled a full, in-house interview (from approximately 11-4) which included a 45 minute seminar I gave on my data. Rest of that day consisted of 1:1 interviews with most people in the department. Went very well and then I got called back the following week to meet with the VP who was on vacation at the time. That also went well. They then asked for my references, called at least one and made me the offer shortly after. HR kept me continually updated throughout the process and I didn't have to ask them for a status update once.
Greatly enjoyed the process and very much enjoyed everyone I spoke with. I asked everyone whether they were happy working there and by and large it was a unanimous yes. There were some gripes about the salary and cost of living in Westchester, but everyone was pretty happy with their position regardless. The new lab building is modern, state-of-the-art and on some beautiful grounds as well.
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Negotiation Details
There really wasn't much negotiation since they kind of preempted me. The position was for a Postdoc but they outright offered me a Scientist position based on my experience with a much higher salary than I expected, plus a number of stock options as well.
The offer, because they offered me a position above what I applied for, was "firm and final." But I was very much OK with that.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Aug 24, 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 May 2011 (took 3 weeks)
I was contacted by a representative of the recruiting organization. 15 min phone interview. Basic HR questions related to job posting and the position. 2 days received a call to set up another interview which was technical with the hiring manager. Did not hear back so contacted them after 2 weeks.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview.
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Scientist at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Jun 3, 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 Dec 2010 (took a day)
1) HR phone interview
2) HM phone interview
3) on-site interview with all scientist in the group.
-give a presentation
-one to one interview to all Scientists
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Other Details
I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview, a Group/Panel Interview, a Presentation and a Background Check.
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Associate Director at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted May 23, 2011 — 0 of 1 people found this helpful
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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 Sep 2009 in Albany, NY (took 2 days)
I have a Ph.D. and am at a more senior level. I have worked for multiple companies and have had many interviews over the years. This was by far the worst interview I've experienced. I was contacted by a recruiter about the position. The recruiter warned me that the hiring manager was a bit "dry". That was an understatement. During the phone interview, I often wondered if he was even paying attention. Despite some reservations, I went to an on-site interview. I want to stress that this interview was arranged during vacation I had with family so I could accommodate their schedules. The hiring manager in person was just as dry, if not worse, than on the phone. He frequently complained about other departments and even his superior, the VP. I had many interviews throughout the day - none were friendly and no one smiled, barring the receptionist. Even the HR looked exhausted and unmotivated. The staff frequently mentioned a "drug of the day" environment, which suggested a lack of focus and over-expansion. I was to interview with the VP, but this man, who was dressed in jeans and a T-shirt, was too busy to meet with me (despite days of advanced notice). The obvious lack of management skills by the hiriing manager and the cold reception from others left me flat. The company's lack of focus made me question if they would succeed. I told the recruiter I was not interested. The recruiter was hesitant to state this to the company. Fortunately, Regeneron did not make an offer (perhaps they saw my disillusionment) but they refused to tell the recruiter any reasons. This frustrated my recruiter (they need this information to recruit more specific candidates) so much that her company now refuses to interact with Regeneron. For any candidates now, think twice about joining this company. Look at their "products" and their HUGE debt. And really see if this is for you.
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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 and a Presentation.
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Drug Safety Associate at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Nov 22, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Tarrytown, NY (took a day)
I submitted my resume and it was pre-screened for experience. I was called in for an interview with an Associate Director of drug safety/pharmacovigilance. The management from the department was described to me in detail by the A.D. and in my opinion it lacked structure. They really needed some more people with doctorates and experience that knew how to run a successful pharmacovigilance department.
Suggestions: If you have 2-3 years of experience in drug safety monitoring and case management with the pharma. industry, you should apply.
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The interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Research Associate III at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Posted Sep 3, 2010 — 2 of 2 people found this helpful
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2010 in Tarrytown, NY (took a day)
Friend referred me to this position. Interviews went well with no tough questions. Regeneron will be stable for at least 6 years due to the good deal between it and Aventis.
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Reason for Declining
High living costs and relatively low salary.
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I got the interview through an Employee Referral and the interview consisted of a Phone Interview, a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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