Tell me about a time when you took charge of a meeting. Was the outcome a positive one?

"During my Ph.D. training, I was the vice-president of our school's chapter of Society of Toxicology. During a member meeting, our president had to suddenly miss the meeting due to an emergency and I stepped in and took charge of the agenda that day. I am very comfortable in situations where I have to lead meetings. I always prepared for this situation in case I would have to lead the meeting and was certainly glad I did that day."

Think about a time when you had to step up and take charge of a meeting, no matter if it was a one-on-one meeting or a large group. This example could be a phone meeting, a lunch and learn, or an extensive client presentation. You should clearly describe the situation and discuss why it was important for you to step up and take charge. As you answer, make sure your interviewer walks away knowing that you are comfortable in your ability to speak up and take charge with the KOLs you will be working with within this role.