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Updated 15 Dec 2021

Novartis Clinical Research Associate Interview Experiences

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I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Dec 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Behavioral questions for 1+ yrs experience people
  • Q2. What is intigrity to you

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident be brave be strong

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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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 

Questions realted to types of clinical phase

Round 3 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Asking the questions realted to clinical data management
  • Q2. Phases of clinical trials are involved in drug development
  • Q3. What is mean by clinical trials and why it Nessary
  • Q4. Phases of clinical trials
  • Q5. What is clinical trial
Round 4 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Regarding the salery and job location
  • Q2. Salary and job location
  • Q3. Depend on HR i am not suggested any question it completely depend on HR

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Mankind Pharma Clinical Research Associate interview:
  • Clinical Data Management
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - No any tips

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Nov 2021. 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.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. HR will ask about our current CTC and expected CTC.
Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. They will ask about our experience
  • Q2. They will ask about package
Round 4 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About our job description

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview very simple. Just they will ask what you are mentioned in CV.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 2 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 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Which indication trial I have completed previously.
  • Q2. About my self, work experience.
  • Q3. Current CTC, expected CTC, notice period
Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self.
  • Q2. What are you looking right there?
  • Q3. What is your team size that you are handling right there.
  • Q4. What is media fill qualification?
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self.
  • Q2. Asking about family back ground.
Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. What are your salary expectations?
  • Q2. Why should we hire you?
  • Q3. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q4. Tell me about yourself.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Keep Clam & answer smartly.Try to communicate in English only.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Previous job responsibilities. Over all process flow of upstream processing. Make and MOC of the material and system use during the operation. What is FIT,CIP and SIP. Types of and part of bioreactor syste...
  • Ans. 

    Answering questions related to upstream processing, including process flow, material and system use, FIT, CIP, SIP, bioreactor system, and role of raw material in media.

    • Previous job responsibilities in upstream processing

    • Process flow of upstream processing

    • Make and MOC of the material and system use during operation

    • FIT, CIP, and SIP

    • Types of and part of bioreactor system

    • Role of raw material in media

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Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Chemistry related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - I tried to answer each question with example.It was my first offcampus interview,and I think I do pretty well for a fresher.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. 50 ppm solution?
  • Ans. 

    A 50 ppm solution contains 50 parts of solute per million parts of solution.

    • ppm stands for parts per million.

    • It is a measure of concentration.

    • In a 50 ppm solution, there are 50 parts of solute per million parts of solution.

    • For example, if we have a 1 million mL solution, there would be 50 mL of solute in it.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Method validation
  • Q3. Method Development

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Pharmacology Project
  • Q2. Very basic definitions of pv

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Jan 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

19 Questions

  • Q1. Picometer
  • Q2. Types of mass spectrometry
  • Ans. 

    Mass spectrometry is a technique used to identify and quantify molecules based on their mass-to-charge ratio.

    • Electrospray ionization (ESI)

    • Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI)

    • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS)

    • Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)

    • Time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOF-MS)

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Principle of uv spectrometry
  • Ans. 

    UV spectrometry is a technique that measures the absorption or transmission of ultraviolet light by a sample.

    • UV spectrometry is based on the principle that different molecules absorb UV light at specific wavelengths.

    • It is commonly used in analytical chemistry to determine the concentration of a substance in a sample.

    • UV spectrometry can be used to analyze the purity of a compound or identify unknown substances.

    • The instr...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How to prepare0.1 N HCl and NAOH
  • Ans. 

    To prepare 0.1 N HCl and NaOH, you need to calculate the required amount of the respective chemicals and dilute them in water.

    • Calculate the molar mass of HCl and NaOH

    • Determine the volume of solution needed

    • Use the formula: Normality (N) = (Number of equivalents / Volume of solution in liters)

    • For 0.1 N HCl, calculate the number of equivalents of HCl and dilute it to the desired volume

    • For NaOH, calculate the number of equ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Tell me about yourself
  • Q6. Quality assurance definition
  • Ans. 

    Quality assurance is the process of ensuring that products or services meet the desired level of quality.

    • It involves establishing standards and procedures to ensure that products or services meet those standards.

    • It includes monitoring and evaluating the quality of products or services to identify areas for improvement.

    • It also involves taking corrective action when necessary to address quality issues.

    • Examples include co...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Recollect all definitions
  • Ans. 

    Recall definitions

    • Recall: the ability to retrieve information from memory

    • Definition: a statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase

    • Research: the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions

    • Associate: a person who works with others towards a common goal

    • Hypothesis: a proposed explanation for a phenomenon

    • Experiment: a scientific procedure...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q8. Karl fisher titration
  • Q9. Principle of autoclave
  • Q10. Type of HPLC used
  • Ans. 

    The type of HPLC used depends on the specific research requirements and objectives.

    • There are several types of HPLC systems available, including reverse phase, normal phase, ion exchange, size exclusion, and affinity chromatography.

    • The choice of HPLC system depends on the properties of the analyte, such as polarity, size, charge, and affinity.

    • For example, reverse phase HPLC is commonly used for the separation of nonpola...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. Questions about project
  • Q12. Uv wavelength
  • Q13. Detector used in uv and HPLC
  • Ans. 

    UV detectors and HPLC detectors are used in research to analyze and quantify substances.

    • UV detectors are commonly used in UV-visible spectroscopy to measure the absorption of light by a sample at different wavelengths.

    • HPLC detectors are used in high-performance liquid chromatography to detect and quantify the components of a mixture.

    • Common types of UV detectors include diode array detectors (DAD) and photodiode array d...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Gc basics
  • Q15. Matrix in maldi ms system
  • Ans. 

    Matrix in MALDI MS system is a substance used to assist in ionization of the sample for analysis.

    • Matrix is a substance that absorbs energy from the laser and transfers it to the sample, causing ionization.

    • The choice of matrix depends on the type of sample being analyzed.

    • Common matrices include alpha-cyano-4-hydroxycinnamic acid (CHCA) and sinapinic acid (SA).

  • Answered by AI
  • Q16. Pharmaceutical impurities
  • Q17. Work breakdown structure
  • Q18. Pka ph
  • Q19. Buffers

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How to prepare for Novartis Clinical Research 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 Novartis. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Novartis expect are Auditing, CCTV Monitoring, Clinical Research, GCP and Healthcare.
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