I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Pfizer (Denver, CO) in Dec 2022
Interview
Applied via online and went through a typical interview process ; phone screening with a HR, further screening with a hiring manager virtually, and a full interview, including job talk (research presentation) virtually. After that, there was an additional meeting with the hiring manager to clear up any vagueness. It was very pleasant experience. It took about 2 months from beginning to offering.
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Research Q. It would be different from every candidate who has different research background. Behavior Q. How to interact with team members across multi disciplines. Challenges and resolving in research
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Pfizer (La Jolla, CA)
Interview
Pretty intense interview process, 45 minute seminar followed by questions, defence style. 6 panel interviews with 2-4 subject matter experts throughout the day, and 3 1:1 interviews with leadership. Lunch and dinner provided. Decision was communicated almost 4 weeks later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why did the result you were trying to get in your previous job did not pan out and what would you do differently?
Initial interview was conducted by HR, which was about a 30 minute interview going over your skills and experience in high level. Hiring manager reached out directly after ~2-3 weeks of time and had a ~1 hr interview via Teams.
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Question 1
- 5 questions on a scale 1-5 regarding specific skills they are looking for
- Technical scientific questions to evaluate your familiarity on the subject
I had 4 rounds of interviews. First screening call with the HR. Then teams interview with the hiring manager followed by an onsite visit with 10 interviewers and final teams interview with one of the senior team mates.
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Question 1
1. How to prioritize between projects?
2. They asked a few technical questions.