MSD Pharmaceuticals Clinical Data Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

The duration was one hour. Logical reasoning and mathematics

Topic - don't remember. time was around 15 minutes. Group of 10. Each one had to speak turn-wise first. Open discussion at the end.

Basic patient data-related case study.

Q1. Mostly resume-based questions on projects.
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Q1. Case-based questions like - What would you do if a product may affect the health of patients in future but it is quite profitable so the company decides to launch it?
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Q1. Difference between Epi based forecasting and non-Epi based forecasting.
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Q2. How to estimate market share with precision of a pipeline product. Different methodologies, their flaws and merits.
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Estimating market share of a pipeline product involves using various methodologies with their own flaws and merits.
• One common method is using sales data from competitors and industry reports to estimate market size and then calculate the product's share.

• Another approach is conducting surveys or focus groups to gather customer feedback and preferences, which can help in estimating market share.

• Using predictive modeling ...read more
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Q3. Tell about different databases you have worked on ? Questions related to that specific database.
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Market Estimation Case Study is given which tests a candidate understanding of the Pharma market, his technical skills, his aptitude and patience.

Q1. How do your previous collegaues gauge you? Postive and negative both.
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My previous colleagues would likely gauge me as hardworking, reliable, and detail-oriented, but may also see me as overly focused on perfection.
• Colleagues would likely appreciate my strong work ethic and dedication to completing tasks efficiently.

• They may see me as reliable and someone they can depend on to deliver high-quality work consistently.

• Some colleagues may view me as overly focused on perfection, which could p...read more
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Q2. What value did you add to your previous team ?
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Market Entry Case Study - Asking to decide which product to choose for market entry

Q1. Be thorough with your resume and be attentive
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Q2. Do an SWOT analysis between Chennai and Banglore
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SWOT analysis between Chennai and Bangalore
• Strengths of Chennai: Rich cultural heritage, affordable cost of living, well-connected transport system

• Weaknesses of Chennai: Poor infrastructure, water scarcity, high pollution levels

• Opportunities for Chennai: Growing IT sector, increasing tourism, potential for development in real estate

• Threats for Chennai: Competition from other cities, natural disasters like floods and cy...read more
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Q1. General HR Questions
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Q1. What do you know about Global Supply Chain
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Global Supply Chain refers to the interconnected network of organizations, resources, activities, and technologies involved in the production and distribution of goods and services on a worldwide scale.
• Global Supply Chain involves sourcing raw materials, manufacturing products, and delivering them to customers across different countries.

• It includes various stages such as procurement, production, inventory management, l...read more
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Q1. Solve the data query.
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Solve and present the case study

Q1. Salary discussion
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Q1. Data management
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Q2. Excel pivot, Vlookup
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