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Dr. Reddy's Formulation Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 28 Jul 2021

Dr. Reddy's Formulation Scientist Interview Experiences

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. About my educational qualification
  • Q2. My Ph.D. project thesis
  • Q3. Instrument handling
  • Q4. Rational behind choosing the formulation for my project

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be truthful

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. As per the projects handled and details mentioned in resume. The related regulatory questions were also asked during the interview.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepere really well as one needs to handle the project end-to-end. Interviewers will be going in-depth should they require any details. Be honest and confident. They try to confuse a lot.

Formulation Scientist Interview Questions Asked at Other Companies

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Q3. Qbd approach with product formulation/process example
Q4. Have you worked on such a product containing Nitrosamine impurity ... read more
Q5. What all excipents ate required in OSD formulation name any one o ... read more

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Nov 2019. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Problem and troubleshooting related to product,
  • Q2. Product related regulatory guidelines as per market requirements
  • Q3. Qbd approach with product formulation/process example
  • Ans. 

    Qbd approach involves designing and developing a formulation and process based on quality attributes and risk assessment.

    • Qbd stands for Quality by Design

    • It involves identifying critical quality attributes (CQAs) and critical process parameters (CPPs)

    • Risk assessment is done to identify potential sources of variability and their impact on CQAs

    • Formulation and process are then designed and developed to ensure consistent qu...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Design expert, Bio related guidence etc..

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should have throughly knowledge of formulation whatever you have handled,
should know about alternative approach,updated to product related latest guidence.

Most important thing what i feel is you should be confident and honest about what you are speaking to interviewer.if you are not knowing answer tell clearly don't know about it.

Give answer to the point.It will save your and interviewer time so it would make your positive image of you have value of time as well whatever you are speaking is only true.

Best of luck....😊

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Selection of excipients

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - ICH guidelines should be on finger tips

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 (2)

 Regulatory Affairs Manager

 (1)

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Interview experience
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Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
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Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Project details and novelty
  • Q2. Principle of the instruments
  • Ans. 

    Principle of the instruments refers to the underlying theory or mechanism by which the instruments operate.

    • Instruments work based on specific scientific principles or laws

    • Understanding the principle helps in troubleshooting and optimizing instrument performance

    • Examples include spectrophotometry (based on Beer-Lambert law) and chromatography (based on differential partitioning)

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read about project

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Aug 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. Describe an incidence you faced in your career during day to day activities and how ypu resolved that issue.
  • Q2. What are your weaknesses and how you over come them, give an example.
  • Q3. How you handle your working pressure.
  • Q4. How you feel about non paid extra working hours.
  • Q5. Why you left your previous organisations.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and prepared for unexpected questions.

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About shop floor, machine, and trouble
  • Q2. Trouble shooting during manufacturing
  • Ans. 

    Trouble shooting during manufacturing involves identifying and resolving issues that arise in the production process.

    • Identify the problem and its root cause

    • Gather data and analyze it to determine possible solutions

    • Implement a solution and monitor its effectiveness

    • Document the problem and solution for future reference

    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary discussion, notice period.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - For salary purpose it is good. But working culture not good.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. All the things related of qualifications of equipment and validation of filling and mfg tanks .and investigation tools.
  • Q2. Production person having good knowledge of all the equipment which is involved in the area like filters integrity machines and it's work principles etc.
  • Q3. Having cGMP knowledge and ALCOA ,
  • Q4. Having knowledge of change control and CAPA and handling deviations.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - So be prepared be for going to interview nd and make your self cool.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Why you want to join Lupin
  • Q2. Do you know Anatomy & Physiology of Human
  • Q3. What you know about Pharmacology
  • Q4. What is your dream
  • Q5. Is your job by choice or by default
  • Q6. What is Achievement in your Life

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good communication skills self confidence & basic Knowledge of science

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. GMP releted, Data integrity, section released

Dr. Reddy's Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Dr. Reddy's Formulation Scientist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Dr. Reddy's. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Dr. Reddy's expect are Formulation Development, Product Development, Injectables, OSD and Communication Skills.
What are the top questions asked in Dr. Reddy's Formulation Scientist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Dr. Reddy's Formulation Scientist interview -

  1. Qbd approach with product formulation/process exam...read more
  2. Selection of excipien...read more
  3. Problem and troubleshooting related to produ...read more

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