If you could choose any special area of focus with Pfizer, which would you choose?
This not only will offer insights as to your career interests but the breadth of your knowledge of what Pfizer offers. Aim to address both in your answer.
"I am working as a clinical research assistant and would like to grow into a principal scientist role, or something of the like, with Pfizer. My primary goal is to find a long-term home where I can continue to expand my knowledge in (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 just one area of specialty today, I would choose a topic within animal science. I am passionate about the health of animals."
Working for Pfizer could open a variety of career options for you. If you had your choice in a career path, explain which career you think you would choose. Talk to the interviewer about where you'd like to see your career path go with Pfizer.
"Ideally, this other position at Pfizer I applied for, but it closed. I wanted that job, but I guess you filled it. I'd like to get hired for this position for now, but have my eye on that other one in case whoever you hired doesn't work out."
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Anonymous Answer
I think the role of Safety Core Solutions Manager is very suitable for me because I will use all my previous experience and knowledge to the best of my ability. In my current job, I deal with geographically distributed project teams, and I apply project management methodologies in my daily routine.
Rachelle's Feedback
You're off to a good start! At the end of your answer, rather than listing your current job responsibilities, try discussing the growth you'd like to see with Pfizer over the coming years. For now, you are interested in the role of Safety Core Solutions Manager, which is great! What is the next step, a few years into the future? Think about what you would need to learn on a deeper level to meet your career growth desires with Pfizer.
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