QUESTION 7 OF 35

If you could choose any special area of focus with Novartis, which would you choose?

Working for Novartis could open a variety of career options for you. Consider which career path you would choose if you had your choice. Talk to the interviewer about where you'd like to see your career path go with Novartis.

"I am currently working as a Clinical Research Assistant and would like to eventually grow into a Principal Scientist role, or something of the like, with Novartis. My primary goal is to find a long-term home where I can continue to expand my knowledge in the area of (choose an area of study)."

"That is a challenging question when there are so many interesting options at my fingertips. If I had to choose one area of specialty today, I would choose a topic within animal science. I am passionate about the health of animals."

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Anonymous Answer

If I had to choose just one area of specialty today, I would choose to be a part of the Clinical Development Department because I am passionate about researching and analyzing data and information in clinical trials.

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Good answer! You are clear on your goals and desired area of focus. By naming a specific Novartis department, you show the interviewer that you are paying attention to the company's internal structure.

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