How does this position at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals fit into your career goals?
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals puts a lot of time and financial resources into onboarding and training new staff. To ensure that effort leads to a long-term fit, your interviewer needs to know that your career goals are a long-term fit for their organization, and they ask this question to hear your thoughts on that subject.
"My primary goal in my career is to lead a team of scientists in the lab setting for a reputable pharmaceuticals company. Being very mission-driven, I want my work to make a difference in people's lives, and I'm confident I found that mission here at Regeneron."
"My primary career goal, and the reason for my job search, is to find a position where I can stay for the long term and eventually retire. Because Regeneron Pharmaceuticals has such a strong reputation for workplace culture and a solid industry reputation, it fits perfectly with my desires for a long-term fit."
Before your interview, ask yourself if this particular position at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals is a good fit for your long-term career goals. You ideally want to point out that this is a step up in your career and not a stagnant move that you are just complacent with taking until something better comes along. Assure the interviewer that this position will be challenging for you, is a step up in responsibilities, and that it fits with your overall career goals.
