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MSD Pharmaceuticals Trainee Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 19 Feb 2024

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Trainee Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 19 Feb 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Behavioral questions and mathematical tests.

Round 2 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Why do you want to be a CRA?
  • Q2. Talk about yourself
  • Q3. SItuational questions
  • Q4. Situation when you had to work under stress

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Working Principal of instruments
  • Ans. 

    Instruments work based on specific principles like measuring, detecting, or analyzing physical quantities.

    • Instruments operate based on physical principles such as electromagnetism, optics, or mechanics.

    • They convert physical quantities into measurable signals or data.

    • Examples include thermometers measuring temperature, spectrophotometers analyzing light absorption, and voltmeters detecting voltage.

    • Instruments may use se...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Handling on instruments
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discuss about personal life
  • Q2. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself in interview.

Interview Questionnaire 

6 Questions

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a motivated and enthusiastic individual with a strong desire to learn and grow in the trainee role.

    • I have recently completed my Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.

    • During my studies, I gained practical experience through internships at two different companies.

    • I have developed excellent communication and problem-solving skills through my coursework and extracurricular activities.

    • I am a quick learner and ad...

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  • Q2. Why Do you want this job
  • Ans. 

    I want this job because it aligns with my career goals and offers opportunities for growth and development.

    • The job aligns with my career goals and aspirations

    • It offers opportunities for growth and development

    • I am excited about the industry and the work the company does

    • I believe my skills and qualifications make me a strong fit for the role

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  • Q3. Why should we hire you
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly motivated and dedicated individual with a strong desire to learn and grow in this role.

    • I have a strong work ethic and am willing to put in the effort to succeed

    • I am a quick learner and can adapt to new situations easily

    • I have excellent communication and teamwork skills

    • I am passionate about the industry and eager to contribute to its growth

    • I have relevant educational background and qualifications

    • I have pre...

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  • Q4. What are you greatest strength
  • Ans. 

    My greatest strength is my ability to adapt and learn quickly.

    • Adaptability: I am able to easily adjust to new situations and environments.

    • Quick learner: I have a strong ability to grasp new concepts and apply them effectively.

    • Versatility: I can easily switch between different tasks and responsibilities.

    • Problem-solving: I am skilled at finding solutions to challenges and overcoming obstacles.

    • Team player: I work well wit...

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  • Q5. How did you hear about this position
  • Ans. 

    I heard about this position through a job posting on LinkedIn.

    • I saw the job posting on LinkedIn and it caught my attention.

    • I regularly browse job opportunities on LinkedIn and came across this position.

    • A connection of mine shared the job posting on LinkedIn and I decided to apply.

    • I actively follow companies on LinkedIn and saw this position listed in their updates.

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  • Q6. What do you want this company
  • Ans. 

    I want to work for this company because of its strong reputation, opportunities for growth, and positive work culture.

    • Strong reputation: The company has a proven track record of success and is highly regarded in the industry.

    • Opportunities for growth: The company offers various training and development programs, allowing me to enhance my skills and advance in my career.

    • Positive work culture: The company values teamwork,...

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via campus placement at Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai and was interviewed in Apr 2023. 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.
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Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

55 questions in 1 hour...time based questions

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Differnce between heap and stack in java
  • Ans. 

    Heap is used for dynamic memory allocation, while stack is used for static memory allocation in Java.

    • Heap memory is used for storing objects and is managed by the JVM.

    • Stack memory is used for storing method calls and local variables.

    • Heap memory is larger in size compared to stack memory.

    • Objects created in heap memory can be accessed globally, while variables in stack memory are only accessible within the method they ar

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  • Q2. Explain about your project
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself
  • Q4. What are the challenges facing whike doing you academic projects
  • Q5. Where you see yourself after 5 years

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to explore more details about the company....

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I applied via campus placement at KIIT University, Bhuvaneshwar

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 - Aptitude Test 

Question were above par. Distance and time questions

Round 3 - Coding Test 

DSA , oops, python , graph

Round 4 - Group Discussion 

Topic was LGBTQ with a total of 6 members.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Try to be more vocal content doesn't matter.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2023. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

PV related question
Difference Between ADR and AE
Meddra , causality, Naranjo scale, Seriousness criteria

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why Eli Lilly, about ur academic project, PV related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Also a case study of who will you hire a technical person or a person with half technical and half management skills were taken. The moderator was interacting like giving hints, etc.

Round: HR Interview
Experience: Normal HR questions.

Skill Tips: Read the material given by branch councillor. The sessions conducted by BC were very helpful especially Soft skills workshop. Concentrated on mass transfer, heat transfer and applications.
College Name: IIT MADRAS

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Nov 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. About Validation, equipment qualification
  • Q2. Basic information about parentals
  • Q3. CGMP guideline 21 CFR 211

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident and precise when answering even if you don't know proper answer
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Their was only one interview round. It contains some aptitude questions and biostatistics questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Working Principal of instruments
  • Ans. 

    Instruments work based on specific principles like measuring, detecting, or analyzing physical quantities.

    • Instruments operate based on physical principles such as electromagnetism, optics, or mechanics.

    • They convert physical quantities into measurable signals or data.

    • Examples include thermometers measuring temperature, spectrophotometers analyzing light absorption, and voltmeters detecting voltage.

    • Instruments may use se...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Handling on instruments
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Discuss about personal life
  • Q2. Salary discussion

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be yourself in interview.

MSD Pharmaceuticals Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in MSD Pharmaceuticals Trainee interview?
MSD Pharmaceuticals interview process usually has 2 rounds. The most common rounds in the MSD Pharmaceuticals interview process are Aptitude Test and HR.

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