Novartis Interview Questions
Go Back1. When have you shown great integrity at work?
2. When a problem requires a quick solution, how do you respond?
3. Describe a time your ethics were tested.
4. When have you had to be extra thorough in completing tasks?
5. Tell me about your greatest work-related accomplishment.
6. This concludes our interview. Do you have any questions for me?
7. Tell me about an organization or group you have contributed to outside of work.
8. Tell me about your relationship with your previous boss.
9. How would you rate your performance in this interview so far?
10. What are your salary expectations?
11. By this time in your career, you should have advanced further. What has slowed down your career progression?
12. Are you applying for any other jobs?
13. Do you prefer to work with studies related to humans, animals, or plant life?
14. How do you define success?
15. Who would you say inspires you?
16. If you could research any particular disorder, disease, or illness which one would you choose, and why?
17. If you could choose any area in your field to study further, which area would you focus on? How do you feel that would help you with a career at Novartis?
18. Why did you choose a career in the Pharma/Biotech industry?
19. List three qualities that make you the best candidate for Novartis.
20. Would you further your post-secondary education to include a Ph.D. in your field?
21. This position requires a minimum Bachelor's Degree in a science related field. Walk me through your post-secondary education.
22. What do you like least about your current job?
23. Describe your ideal employer.
24. What are your strengths?
25. How does this position fit into your career goals?
26. In your opinion, what is the biggest development in Pharmaceuticals in the past three years?
27. In your opinion, what is the biggest development in Biotechnology in the past three years?
28. If you could choose any special area of focus with Novartis, which would you choose?
29. What industry related changes do you foresee in the next 12 months?
30. How many years have you worked in the Pharma/Biotech industry? What keeps you interested in our line of work?
31. How do you determine priorities when you have multiple projects due?
32. What sources do you look to when you need to solve a complicated problem?
33. How do you stay informed on changes in the Pharma/Biotech industry?
34. In your opinion, why is it important to develop relationships with coworkers?
35. How will you earn the trust of your coworkers?