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Updated 10 May 2021

Novartis Healthcare Financial Analyst Interview Experiences for Experienced

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on advanced excel, basic SQL and managerial/ situational questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I had 4 rounds of interview, for almost an hour. All the interviewers were good. This first thing to keep on mind is to carry a positive attitude. skill sets are secondary.

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Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All about data warehouse, data lakes, management etc
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation, managerial questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - just be cool and be yourself. prepare technical questions. be very good with communications skills.
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

SWOT ANALYSIS OF A NEW PRODUCT IN THE MARKET

Round 2 - Assignment 

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT ON THE TB SPACE

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between List and Tuple?
  • Ans. 

    List is mutable, Tuple is immutable in Python.

    • List can be modified after creation, Tuple cannot be modified

    • List is defined using square brackets [], Tuple is defined using parentheses ()

    • Example: list_example = [1, 2, 3], tuple_example = (4, 5, 6)

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  • Q2. Define a sales forecasting approach?
  • Ans. 

    Sales forecasting approach is a method used to predict future sales based on historical data and market trends.

    • Sales forecasting can be done using quantitative methods like time series analysis or qualitative methods like expert opinion.

    • It involves analyzing past sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to predict future sales.

    • Different approaches include moving average method, exponential smoothing, regre...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Sanofi Analyst interview:
  • Python
  • SQL
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just prepare basic python and SQL

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Have you make any Down payment
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have made a down payment on my car loan.

    • Yes, I made a down payment of 20% on my car loan.

    • The down payment helped lower my monthly payments.

    • I saved up for the down payment over several months.

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  • Q2. Did you come across any situation like aging invoices pending to process and how you clear that
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Mar 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Ominchannel strategy basics
  • Q2. Resume based questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

The assignment was mostly based on the incentive compensation design

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. The question was more focused on the second level responsibilities to handle a team

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Past experience, Accounting concepts, tested on communication

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good.

I appeared for an interview before Jul 2016.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Resume Shortlist
Experience: Self introduction
Tips: Be bold and kind.

Round: Test
Experience: I was given questions regarding the biological equipments and their usage
Duration: 30 minutes
Total Questions: 10

Round: Behavioural Interview
Experience: My to be team leader was testing my attitude

Skills: Knowledge Of MS Office
College Name: SASTRA University, Thanjavur

I appeared for an interview in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself. Why Marketing and Strategy according to you?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about understanding consumer behavior and creating impactful marketing strategies to drive business growth.

    • I have always been fascinated by the psychology behind consumer decision-making and how it influences marketing strategies.

    • I enjoy analyzing market trends and competition to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.

    • I believe that a strong marketing and strategy foundation is essential ...

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  • Q2. Give us an overview of the pharma market in India.
  • Q3. How are the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals markets different?
  • Q4. Do research and present the current OA scenario in India.
  • Ans. 

    Open Access (OA) scenario in India

    • India has seen a significant growth in OA initiatives in recent years

    • Several government-funded research institutions have adopted OA policies

    • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) mandates OA for agricultural research

    • OA repositories like Indian Academy of Sciences, National Digital Library, etc. promote OA content

    • Some Indian journals have transitioned to OA models, such as the ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. What population in India has health insurance and on which cases are they willing to use?
  • Q6. Estimate the total number of Knee replacement surgeries taking place in India?
  • Q7. Strengths and weaknesses.
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong communication skills and attention to detail. My weaknesses include a tendency to overthink and difficulty saying no.

    • Strengths: strong communication skills

    • Strengths: attention to detail

    • Weaknesses: tendency to overthink

    • Weaknesses: difficulty saying no

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The country head and director of strategy both are BITS Pilani grads, so it was easier getting to the interview.
Tips: Clarity regarding the business functionality is essentional. Why 'XYZ' firm? Admitting what you don't know and the willingness to learn, staying grounded is imperative.

College Name: BITS Pilani

Novartis Healthcare Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Novartis Healthcare Financial Analyst interview for experienced candidates?
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 Novartis Healthcare. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Novartis Healthcare expect are Financial Analysis, Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain and Accounts Payable.

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