Sales Representative applicants have rated the interview process at Novartis with 3.1 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 64% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Sales Representative roles take an average of 24 days to get hired, when considering 30 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Novartis overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Novartis as a Sales Representative according to 30 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 23%
Phone interview: 20%
Drug test: 15%
Background check: 14%
Group panel interview: 13%
Personality test: 8%
Skills test: 4%
Presentation: 4%
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Interview
Hiring process is still done at a local level,which is a plus, since some companies do not give the local managers any input.It is still a relatively low-pressure environment (no panel interviews), but it can depend entirely on the hiring manager. Get the word on the manager before your interview from anyone you can. Be prepared to answer questions on disease state, competition, relationships in territory, and especially past performance.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Having to give a brief sales presentation on the spot from a detail piece never seen before!
There is a role play during the interview. You better to read the clinical studies and understand the product before the interview.
They asked what will you do when facing various senecios or challenges.
Hiring manager was nice and easy to talk to. Asked common pharma interview questions like 30 60 90. Discussed career progression which I thought was unique. Conversation lasted about an hour although my background was not a perfect fit for this drug class
Easy 2 step process. First interview is 45 min long. Two senior managers and one HR. Mostly behavioral questions requiring STAR responces. Second interview with Head of HR and Head of Unit. 30 min long. Short screen on CV, how will you cntribute to the position.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What qualities should someone have to meet the criteria for this position?