Life Science Specialist applicants have rated the interview process at L.E.K. Consulting with 3.3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 40% positive. To compare, the company-average is 61% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Life Science Specialist roles take an average of 15 days to get hired, when considering 54 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at L.E.K. Consulting overall takes an average of 19 days.
Common stages of the interview process at L.E.K. Consulting as a Life Science Specialist according to 54 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 35%
Phone interview: 30%
Skills test: 8%
Presentation: 8%
Background check: 5%
Other: 5%
Drug test: 3%
Personality test: 3%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at L.E.K. Consulting in Sep 2018
Interview
The first round was two easy cases, one quant and one strategy. The second round was one written case with a partner, 1 quant case with a manager and 1 brain teaser with a partner. The second round was a very weird experience.
I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at L.E.K. Consulting (London, England) in Apr 2025
Interview
Numerical test done on Zoom more than 6 months after initial application, quite easy. Two case studies back to back with two days notice -- one market sizing and one strategy case. Didn't go well as I hadn't prepared, but was interesting.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at L.E.K. Consulting (Paris) in Mar 2025
Interview
2 back to back to back rounds. First with a consultant and a manager then a manager and partner. Mainly business cases focusing on life science. Market sizing is typical in first rounds while second round is a bit more exotic
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Market sizing for a drug/ Strategy for biopharma/ Business opportunity for diagnostic compagny/ Growth strategy for a cro
I interviewed at L.E.K. Consulting (London, England) in Feb 2025
Interview
You submit your application online with a CV and a cover letter. Pass the numerical test and then you will get the invite to the 1:1 interview. You could find more details on their website.