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Updated 4 Sep 2023

Top IQVIA Associate Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. When identity property is inserted in the table. Will the truncate or delete change the identity value? If it changes what will be the value?
  • Q2. What are views and will the alter command on table changes anything in views created? Will the values change in views, if the table values changes?
  • Q3. What are joins and name the types? Why is self join useful?
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IQVIA Associate Interview Experiences

4 interviews found

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 4 Sep 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
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 - Aptitude Test 

Calculation and Logics

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Programming and problem solving

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 15 Jan 2022

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Asked basic questions of sql server & ssis
  • Q2. What are views and will the alter command on table changes anything in views created? Will the values change in views, if the table values changes?
  • Ans. 

    Alter command on table affects views created on the table.

    • Views are virtual tables created from one or more tables.

    • Alter command on a table can change the structure of the table, which can affect the views created on it.

    • If the columns used in the view are altered or dropped, the view will become invalid.

    • If the data in the table is changed, the data in the view will also change accordingly.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What are the data transformations in ssis? What is lookup?
  • Ans. 

    Data transformations in SSIS include Lookup which retrieves data from a source based on a matching condition.

    • Lookup is used to retrieve data from a source based on a matching condition

    • It can be used to perform joins between two data sources

    • Lookup can be used to update or insert data into a destination based on a match

    • Other data transformations in SSIS include sorting, aggregating, and merging data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. Difference between drop, truncate & delete?
  • Ans. 

    Drop deletes the table structure and data, truncate deletes only data, and delete deletes specific rows.

    • Drop: removes the table and all its data permanently

    • Truncate: removes all data from the table but keeps the structure

    • Delete: removes specific rows from the table based on a condition

    • Drop and truncate cannot be rolled back, but delete can be

    • Drop and truncate reset the identity of the table, but delete does not

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. When identity property is inserted in the table. Will the truncate or delete change the identity value? If it changes what will be the value?
  • Ans. 

    Truncate resets identity value, delete does not.

    • Truncate resets the identity value to the original seed value

    • Delete does not change the identity value

    • Example: Truncate table resets identity value to 1

    • Example: Delete from table does not change identity value

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What are joins and name the types? Why is self join useful?
  • Ans. 

    Joins are used to combine data from two or more tables based on a related column. Types include inner, outer, left, right, and cross join.

    • Inner join returns only the matching rows from both tables.

    • Outer join returns all rows from both tables, with null values for non-matching rows.

    • Left join returns all rows from the left table and matching rows from the right table.

    • Right join returns all rows from the right table and m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Write a query using self join to join the employees who are all managers using id in the table.
  • Ans. 

    Query to join employees who are all managers using id in the table.

    • Use self join to join the table on manager id and employee id

    • Filter the result to only include employees who are also managers

    • Example: SELECT e1.name, e2.name FROM employees e1 JOIN employees e2 ON e1.id = e2.manager_id WHERE e2.manager_id IS NOT NULL

    • Ensure that the table has a manager_id column

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview went well. Be confident and tell exactly about your experience so that interview will be based on your experience.

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Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 1 Jul 2021

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Jan 2021. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. What is meant by MedDRA??
  • Ans. It is medical dictionary for regulatory activities, which is used to code the adverse events
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. What is hierarchy of MedDRA?
  • Ans. 1. SOC (System Organ Class); 2. HLGT (High level group term); 3. HLT ( high level term); 4. PT (Preferred term); 5. LLT ( lower level term)
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q3. What is dechallange and rechallange?
  • Q4. What is ADR?
  • Ans. 

    ADR stands for Alternative Dispute Resolution. It is a process of resolving disputes outside of the court system.

    • ADR includes methods such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiation.

    • It is often used as a quicker and less expensive alternative to traditional litigation.

    • ADR can be voluntary or mandatory, depending on the situation.

    • Examples of ADR include settling a divorce through mediation, resolving a business dispute ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What are the minimum criteria for valid case?
  • Ans. 

    Valid case criteria

    • The case must have a clear and specific problem or issue

    • The case must have relevant and reliable data or information

    • The case must have a logical and coherent structure

    • The case must have realistic and feasible solutions

    • The case must have potential for learning and application

    • The case must have ethical and legal considerations

    • The case must have appropriate scope and complexity

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. When do you consider an event to be serious?
  • Q7. What do you mean by causality?
  • Ans. 

    Causality refers to the relationship between an event (the cause) and a second event (the effect), where the second event is a result of the first.

    • Causality is the principle that everything has a cause and effect.

    • It is the relationship between an action and its consequences.

    • For example, smoking causes lung cancer.

    • Causality is important in scientific research to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

    • It is also import...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. What is co-morbid condition

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was a technical round which majorly focused on our knowledge of Pharmacovigilance, communication and knee observation towards the subject. And also focused on project we undertaken and medical terminology knowledge.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Associate Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 19 Feb 2021

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Feb 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Interest in job role
  • Q3. Previous work experience if any
  • Q4. Hobbies,interests, project details
  • Q5. Family background
  • Q6. Why should we hire you
  • Q7. How much salary you are expecting
  • Q8. Any questions you can ask

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be stick on to your CV and some basic subject details, company details and job details

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 4 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic chemistry
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General discussion
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Chemistry nmr, reaction n mechanism

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. General information
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. ECTD, EU Procedures
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary Negotiation
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was normal english versant test

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is virtual screening
  • Q2. What is molecular dynamics
  • Ans. 

    Molecular dynamics is a simulation method used to study the movements and interactions of atoms and molecules over time.

    • It involves solving Newton's equations of motion for a system of interacting particles.

    • It can provide insights into the behavior of biological molecules, materials, and chemical reactions.

    • Examples include studying protein folding, drug binding to receptors, and material properties at the atomic level.

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Strength and weekness
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy to crack and some are aptitude and some are clinical research questions

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. They ask about clinical research,CDM and hobbies
  • Q2. How may u know about this position ?
  • Q3. What are the phases of CDM
  • Ans. 

    The phases of CDM are data collection, data cleaning, data analysis, and data interpretation.

    • Data collection involves gathering relevant data from various sources.

    • Data cleaning involves removing errors, inconsistencies, and outliers from the collected data.

    • Data analysis involves applying statistical methods and techniques to analyze the cleaned data.

    • Data interpretation involves drawing meaningful conclusions and insigh

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Who's influential person in your life Why do you want to work Where do you see urself in 5 years
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical questions Current affairs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't know I didn't make it

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. N-alkylation of primary and secondary amines
  • Ans. 

    N-alkylation is a process of adding an alkyl group to a primary or secondary amine.

    • N-alkylation can be achieved through various methods such as reductive amination, Gabriel synthesis, and Hoffmann degradation.

    • Primary amines can be selectively N-alkylated using alkyl halides and a base, while secondary amines require a more reactive alkylating agent such as an epoxide or an alkyl halide.

    • N-alkylation is an important reac...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. NMR values, mitsunobu reaction, and some other named reactions, coupling reactions
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About my experience in aragen and salary discussions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare basic reactions and their mechanisms. They also ask alternative reaction conditions for particular reactions

IQVIA Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in IQVIA Associate interview?
IQVIA interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the IQVIA interview process are Resume Shortlist, Aptitude Test and Technical.
How to prepare for IQVIA Associate 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 IQVIA. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at IQVIA expect are Life Sciences, Clinical Research, Windows, GCP and Clinical Trials.
What are the top questions asked in IQVIA Associate interview?

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  1. When identity property is inserted in the table. Will the truncate or delete ch...read more
  2. What are views and will the alter command on table changes anything in views cr...read more
  3. What are joins and name the types? Why is self join usefu...read more

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