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Novartis Chemist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 20 May 2024

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Chemist Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 20 May 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical questions on chemical reactions
  • Q2. Favourite chemistry reaction
  • Ans. 

    My favorite chemistry reaction is the Grignard reaction.

    • Formation of a new carbon-carbon bond

    • Involves the use of a Grignard reagent and an electrophile

    • Commonly used in organic synthesis

    • Example: Formation of a tertiary alcohol from a ketone

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2020. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions related to your experience and what you written in your CV ..that can be situational based.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare well, be confident and keep a smile on your face.

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Q4. What is PH? Indication of acids and bases.
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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 7 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Interviewer asked questions related to specific topics and action mentioned in your CV.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Always mentioned in CV subject in which your are SME. Do't mention the subject where you have not proper knowledge.

I applied via Recruitment Consultant and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There were 7 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. What is your achievements
  • Ans. 

    I successfully led a team to increase sales by 30% and implemented a new training program that improved employee performance.

    • Increased sales by 30% in one year through strategic marketing initiatives.

    • Implemented a new employee training program that improved performance metrics by 25%.

    • Successfully managed a project that reduced operational costs by 15% while maintaining quality.

    • Led a cross-functional team to launch a ne...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the worst event and how you handled it during your service
  • Ans. 

    I faced a major project failure that impacted the team, but I turned it into a learning opportunity for growth and improvement.

    • Identified the root cause of the failure through team discussions.

    • Implemented a transparent communication strategy to keep everyone informed.

    • Organized a retrospective meeting to gather insights and lessons learned.

    • Developed an action plan to address the issues and prevent future occurrences.

    • Enc...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be polite and answer from your heart, the answer will be truly geniune and you can answer any of the questions.
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About work and solve the problem,
  • Q2. How to resolve issue in plant
  • Ans. 

    To resolve issues in a plant, identify the root cause, develop a plan, and implement corrective actions.

    • Conduct a thorough investigation to identify the root cause of the issue

    • Develop a plan to address the issue, including corrective actions and preventative measures

    • Implement the plan and monitor progress to ensure effectiveness

    • Continuously evaluate and improve processes to prevent future issues

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - be confident at the time of interview
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduction and basic details
  • Q2. Education history and experience in details
  • Ans. 

    I have a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and 5 years of experience in management roles.

    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from XYZ University

    • 5 years of experience in management roles at ABC Company

    • Completed various leadership and management training programs

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work knowledge and past experience were discussed with HR round.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One on one round with the department head on current role requirement and work understanding

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Industry knowledge and certifications related to your profile is helpful.
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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Work profile, job role, technical skills and present role awareness were discussed.
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One on one round with the department head on understanding of the role and indistry knowledge

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pay attention to your skill set and your CV role.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Job role and work profile discussed in deep details.
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Leadership test through skill testing with an online link

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work profile discussed with the department head
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Job role, past work experience and previous achievements in the professional work profile.
  • Ans. 

    I have over 10 years of experience in management roles, with a proven track record of leading teams to success and achieving targets.

    • Managed a team of 20 employees in a retail setting, consistently exceeding sales targets by 15%

    • Implemented new training programs that resulted in a 20% increase in employee productivity

    • Led a project to streamline operations, reducing costs by 10% within the first year

    • Received 'Manager of ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One on one round with the department head on vision, future outlook and innovative ideas discussed.
Round 3 - Aptitude Test 

Psychometric test to check leadership opportunities and professional behaviour. Overall its a check on your mental stregth and thought process.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Profile knowledge, and work experience helped me in on role discussions.

Novartis Interview FAQs

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