Associate Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Novartis with 2.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 67% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Associate Scientist roles take an average of 58 days to get hired, when considering 6 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 Associate Scientist according to 6 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 17%
Background check: 13%
Phone interview: 13%
One on one interview: 13%
Skills test: 13%
Group panel interview: 13%
Presentation: 7%
Personality test: 7%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
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I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Morris Plains, NJ) in May 2018
Interview
It was mostly personality questions. A few technical, was a pretty good experience overall. I was interviewed by 4 people, all were very friendly. I was contacted fairly quickly about a job offer.
I applied in-person. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Novartis (Basel) in Nov 2022
Interview
I applied 5 months ago. I was first rejected and then reconsidered. I had 2 different interviews and visited the campus. I also was interviewed by the HR and waited no more that 2 weeks for the result.
Sat in room with a set of supervisors. Asked mostly behavioral questions, and a couple technical questions. This session took about 10-15 minutes, afterwards a second set of supervisors came in and asked similar questions.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Novartis in Oct 2019
Interview
I was first contacted by the hiring manager after approximately a month I applies. First, a call interview took place and on-site interview with two senior employees and the hiring manager.
Interview questions [3]
Question 1
How would you handle a bad question after presenting your results?