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Updated 29 Apr 2024

Eli Lilly and Company Scientific Writer Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Summaries, literature search

Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Steps followed to write a manuscript
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strengths and weaknesses

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. ICMJE guidelines
  • Q2. Situational questions
Round 2 - Assignment 

One abstract writing

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Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn basics
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. To define my role as writer
  • Q2. My very challenging situation and how was it solved
Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Inwas asked to present a topic

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Policies and expectations
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ambition and future plans
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jul 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Immunology, pharmacology
  • Q2. Pharmacokinetics, respiratory
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. PLS regulations and definitions
  • Q2. Personal questions, past work history
Round 4 - Assignment 

Writing a PLS including study design

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.What is impact factor 2.What are the sources of downloading articles 3. What are the therapeutic areas you have worked on 4. reason for switch
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Portal and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Past experience related questions 2. Stats-related questions 3. Clinical terminology
Round 2 - Assignment 

1. Slide deck
2. Publication summary

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Mostly revolved around CTC

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Dec 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to change your job?
  • Q2. Have you ever written a manuscript as a writer, not as an author?
  • Q3. What guidelines do you follow to write a manuscript?
  • Q4. What is your greatest strength? What is your greatest weakness?
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are the steps you follow to write a manuscript from scratch?
  • Ans. 

    Steps to write a manuscript from scratch

    • Define the research question and hypothesis

    • Conduct literature review and gather data

    • Organize data and create an outline

    • Write the introduction, methods, results, and discussion sections

    • Edit and revise the manuscript

    • Submit to a journal for peer review

    • Incorporate feedback and make final revisions

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  • Q2. What are the different stages in clinical trials?
Round 3 - Global 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What do you know about GPP?
  • Q2. Why do you want to become a scientific writer?
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your strengths ans weaknesses?
  • Q2. What do you want from the company?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - There will be a written test between technical and global rounds. You may need to write abstracts, prepare slide decks for the round.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. ICMJE guidelines
  • Q2. Situational questions
Round 2 - Assignment 

One abstract writing

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Learn basics
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.What is impact factor 2.What are the sources of downloading articles 3. What are the therapeutic areas you have worked on 4. reason for switch

Eli Lilly and Company Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Eli Lilly and Company Scientific Writer interview?
Eli Lilly and Company interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Eli Lilly and Company interview process are Assignment, Technical and HR.
How to prepare for Eli Lilly and Company Scientific Writer 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 Eli Lilly and Company. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Eli Lilly and Company expect are Analytical, Compliance, HR, Healthcare and Interpersonal Skills.

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