PPD Clinical Trial Coordinator Interview Questions
Go Back1. Can you think of a time you had a disagreement with a boss or coworker, and if so, how was it resolved?
2. Contract Research Organizations such as PPD employ people from many different backgrounds with a variety of skills. Have you ever worked with a very diverse group of people?
3. What is something that causes you stress at work, and how do you overcome it?
4. Can you work independently, or do you prefer to be closely supervised?
5. How well do you work under pressure?
6. How would you describe your communication skills?
7. This concludes our interview. What questions do you have for me?
8. While PPD likes to employ people who have plans to work for us long-term, it is understandable if those plans change. Do you anticipate any significant changes in your life within the next 3-5 years?
9. We require all candidates to submit to a pre-employment drug screen. Will there be an issue passing the drug screen?
10. With regard to salary, PPD tries to be fair to all employees. However, salary is often commensurate with experience. What are your thoughts regarding someone working the same job as you being paid a higher rate due to their experience level?
11. PPD tries to accommodate employees with regard to scheduling preferences as much as possible. Is there a particular schedule that would be a better fit with your personal/family responsibilities?
12. Why did you leave your last job?
13. Why did you pursue a career as a Clinical Trial Coordinator?
14. If you were responsible for hiring at PPD, what characteristics would you look for in a candidate, and do you feel you possess those traits?
15. After reading the job description, what do you like most about this position?
16. What do you like most about working as a Clinical Trial Coordinator?
17. Why do you want to work for PPD?
18. PPD is supportive of our employee's continuing education efforts. Have you ever thought of going back to school?
19. Tell me about your education.
20. What is your experience working as a Clinical Trial Coordinator?
21. PPD likes to encourage a healthy work/life balance. How do you like to maintain a healthy balance between work and your personal life?
22. Knowing that both CROs and pharmaceutical companies conduct research and trials, what do you think would be an advantage working with a CRO rather than seeking employment with a large pharmaceutical company?
23. At the end of the day, what makes you feel like you have done a good job or been successful?
24. Would you describe yourself as a detail-oriented person?
25. Name three of your greatest strengths related to your profession.
26. What are some things that you would like others to notice about your personality?
27. What makes you the best candidate for this position?
28. What do you think your best and worst qualities are?
29. Do you demonstrate leadership qualities even when you are not in a leadership role?
30. CROs work with multiple clients nationally and internationally, which means employees are often expected to juggle time zones and adhere to the sponsor's tight deadlines. How do you manage your time efficiently?