Practice 29 RTI International interview questions covering research impact, global health, and mission-driven work.
Question 10 of 29
How to Answer
Example Answer
Example Answer 2
Community Answers

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
The term 'pharmaceutical' refers to the creation and sale of medicine. What do you foresee as the most significant development that has happened in the past few years?

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"There have been so many developments in the pharmaceutical industry the past three years, but I do feel that the biggest was the creation of the first vaccine for Dengue."

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I am most impressed by the way the pharma industry has switched their focus from treatment to prevention. It's a great way to flip our thinking in the industry, and will save the lives of so many people."

Interview Coach
Jaymie
A real coach, not AI. I read every answer myself and write back with personalized feedback.
Typically responds within 24 hours.
0 - Character Count
Anonymous Answer
In the past 3 years, there have been many developments in pharmaceuticals, but I would say that the biggest development would be artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence was used during the COVID-19 vaccine and as I read on the RTI website, your company is using artificial intelligence for your research.

Amanda's Feedback
I like that your answer shows you've done some research into the company. The pharmaceutical field evolves rapidly and there are constantly new developments that companies often share online. However, AI has been around much longer than 3 years, so consider strengthening this answer by talking about how AI was used in a more specific, innovative way in the last 3 years. How did it accelerate the COVID-19 vaccine development and what are the implications of that for other vaccines or pharmaceuticals?
Prepare for RTI's focus on applied research, collaborative problem-solving, and social impact.
Get StartedJump to Question

Written by Rachelle Enns
29 Questions & Answers • RTI International

By Rachelle

By Rachelle