The Medicines Company Interview Questions

Application

I applied online. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Chattanooga, TN) in July 2016.

Interview

They first gave me an email saying my resume had been chosen and asked what time within the week I would be available to talk with them about a job interview. After that I was basically just talking to them for the bulk of the time. I understand everything and why it was being asked as well

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Birmingham, AL) in December 2016.

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Initial Phone Screen, Manager Face-to-Face with other CSM to discuss product/disease specific information and client targeting. Prepared 90 Plan for managing territory. Onsite Corporate face-to-face interviews (4). Onsite corporate interview with Director and VP-level personnel. Reviewed resume, background/experience, 90 Day Territory Plan, overall company strategy with existing and new products, and reasons why I thought I would be a fit for the job.

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Cleveland, OH) in May 2015.

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Interview was tough but was a very relaxed feeling. It developed more into a conversation than just being drilled with questions. My initial interview was with the hiring manager and another CSM in the territory. The interview lasted about an hour and a half with an opportunity for me to ask question after. This was the first step of the interview and the next step would be to fly to their home office for a 5 person panel interview in which they stressed would be very challenging.

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Application

I applied through other source. The process took 3+ weeks. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Parsippany, NJ) in October 2016.

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I interviewed with the Human Strategy Recruiter over the phone. Next, I spoke with a manager from a different territory and another recently hired CSM. I then met with the hiring manager in person. I visited the home office and individually met with the Recruitment Coordinator, Director of Human Strategy, Human Strategy Recruiter, and Senior Director Change and Account Management. I finished interviewing with a phone interview with the National Vice President of Sales.

Through the entire interview process, everyone was very professional, supportive, and genuine.

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Negotiation

I was very pleased with The Medicines Company offer. The company feels very different than other pharma companies, as it appears that they don't play games and work hard to present the best offer possible.

Application

I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (New York, NY) in August 2015.

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The interview process was a series of two on one interviews including one over lunch followed by a number of phone interviews with the people back in Parsippany. I thought it flushed out any red flags on both sides and was pleased with the outcome.

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Application

I applied through a recruiter. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Parsippany, NJ).

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Overall it was a great interview process. I spoke first with a recruiter and had a general conversation about my past experience, my current role/company. Then I had a second phone interview with HR Recruiter & Hiring Manager. They followed up in a week, requesting an in-person interview on site with original recruiter, Hiring Manager, a Manager who worked with him and another HR Sr Manager. It was an informative, well structured interview and process which I personally felt very comfortable. Awaiting another interview, and hopefully an offer. Great Company!

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Application

I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Parsippany, NJ) in January 2013.

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I met with many levels of management with whom I would be working. Some interviews were 1:1 and felt more formal, some were with a few members of management over lunch and less formal. Overall a very positive experience.

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Application

I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Dallas, TX) in June 2016.

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Very nice and friendly. Unfortunately, was left in the dark for 3 weeks wating to hear next steps or if process was still in progress. Finally got an update 3 weeks later. No feedback was shared when asked about performance, qualifications, etc. Dissappointed, as it was a pleasant surprise getting started.

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Application

I applied through a recruiter. The process took 2+ months. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (New York, NY).

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Multiple, back-to-back interviews on site. Site coordinator gave an excellent tour. Recruiter did phone screen prior to on site interview. Benefit folder provided on site. Everyone was friendly and professional.

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Application

I applied through a recruiter. The process took 4+ months. I interviewed at The Medicines Company (Parsippany, NJ) in August 2011.

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It took 4 months, first I was interviewed by a headhunter, and then by 2 employees from MDCO, both from NJ, one from Sales team and the other from BD. After that I was interviewed by VPs of Sales, BD, HR, and finally by CFO and CEO.

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