Why did you choose a career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry?

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The interviewer is testing your passion for their industry. By understanding how you landed in your career, they'll be able to better gauge where you're going, and if you'd be an asset to their team.

Prior to your interview, outline your career path. Discuss what excites you about your career and the industry. This is a great opportunity to share your passion, motivators, and aspirations.

"My dad made me. He's a big shot at Pfizer and groomed me to follow in his footsteps. Before I succeed him, he insisted that I work for the competition. What I really wanted to be was an actor."

"I chose a career path in the biotech industry because I have always had an attraction to the studies of medicine and technology. Biotech is the ultimate correlation between them. Over my career, I have witnessed firsthand that It's an ever-changing industry that never becomes dull and I love this about my work. At Johnson & Johnson, I would envision that my role would continue to be a growing and evolving role for the rest of my career."

"As you can see from my resume, customer service in the healthcare field has been where I've spent the last ten years of my career. This opening at Johnson & Johnson really piqued my interest because of the groundbreaking work you are doing in patient care. The Johnson & Johnson credo really resonated well with me and I'd love to come aboard to help serve your patients in the best way possible on a daily basis."

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"I want to work in the Pharma/Biotech industry because I know that it's a solid, dynamic industry including diversity in their services or products."

Rachelle's Feedback

It certainly is a dynamic and solid industry! Very good answer.

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"I choose a career in Pharma/Biotech because I have always been engaged in science and research. I have felt the need to contribute to the improvement of people's health by bringing new developments to patients. I am also excited to pursue a career in a field that is continuously evolving. Pharma is one of the most dynamic industries. New scientific discoveries change the landscape in pharma every day."

Rachelle's Feedback

Your passion for pharma really shines through here! This is a response full of excitement.

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"I've been fascinated by life science since childhood because of my grandfather, and I can feel that I always have the passion to work in this field.

I also think that the Biotech industry is diverse and full of inter-disciplinary projects which have the potential to help people live a better life. Accomplishing these projects makes me feel successful and valuable to society."

Marcie's Feedback

This is a great answer because you express your passions for life science and helping people, which will impress the interviewer and help you stand out as a candidate.

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"I chose this career because I feel like it has room for me to expand my knowledge and to have more of a leadership role. I strive for the ability to educate and mentor. I can do education and technical aspects of healthcare to better the treatment of patients and aid physicians in the best possible outcome."

Amanda's Feedback

Great response! You've clearly explained that a career in this field is challenging, and offers you the opportunity to lead or mentor others and collaborate with physicians and patients to achieve better health outcomes.

How to Answer: Why did you choose a career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry?

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13. Why did you choose a career in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry?

Why the Interviewer Asks This Question

The interviewer is testing your passion for their industry. By understanding how you landed in your career, they'll be able to better gauge where you're going, and if you'd be an asset to their team.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022

How to Answer

Prior to your interview, outline your career path. Discuss what excites you about your career and the industry. This is a great opportunity to share your passion, motivators, and aspirations.

Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022

What NOT to Say

"My dad made me. He's a big shot at Pfizer and groomed me to follow in his footsteps. Before I succeed him, he insisted that I work for the competition. What I really wanted to be was an actor."

Written by Kevin Downey on February 12th, 2022

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Written by Ryan Brunner on December 3rd, 2021

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Written by Ryan Brunner on December 3rd, 2021

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"I want to work in the Pharma/Biotech industry because I know that it's a solid, dynamic industry including diversity in their services or products."

Rachelle's Feedback

It certainly is a dynamic and solid industry! Very good answer.

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Rachelle's Feedback

Your passion for pharma really shines through here! This is a response full of excitement.

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Marcie's Feedback

This is a great answer because you express your passions for life science and helping people, which will impress the interviewer and help you stand out as a candidate.

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