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Novartis Senior Analyst Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 9 Sep 2024

Top Novartis Senior Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

  • Q1. What is your understanding of the current international reference pricing situation?
  • Q2. How well you know about finance and accounting?
  • Q3. Sensitivity analysis and interpretation of different plots.
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Novartis Senior Analyst Interview Experiences

8 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Economic model application and outcomes
  • Ans. 

    Application of economic models to analyze and predict outcomes in various scenarios.

    • Economic models are used to analyze the impact of different variables on economic outcomes.

    • They help in predicting future trends and making informed decisions.

    • Examples include supply and demand models, cost-benefit analysis, and macroeconomic forecasting.

    • Outcome can vary based on assumptions and data inputs used in the model.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Sensitivity analysis and interpretation of different plots.
  • Ans. 

    Sensitivity analysis involves examining how changes in input variables affect the output of a model. Interpretation of plots involves understanding trends and relationships in data visualization.

    • Sensitivity analysis helps identify which input variables have the most impact on the output of a model.

    • Interpretation of plots involves looking for patterns, trends, and relationships in the data.

    • Examples of plots for sensitiv...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Interpretation of CEAC cirves
  • Ans. 

    CEAC curves are used to interpret the performance of a classification model by plotting the true positive rate against the false positive rate.

    • CEAC curves help in evaluating the trade-off between sensitivity and specificity of a model.

    • The area under the CEAC curve can be used as a summary measure of the model's performance.

    • CEAC curves are particularly useful when comparing multiple models or algorithms.

    • Interpreting CEA...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Novartis India business model is totally like a consulting company.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous technical stack used
  • Ans. 

    Previous technical stack used includes Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and MySQL.

    • Java

    • Spring Boot

    • Angular

    • MySQL

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Reason for leaving old companies
  • Ans. 

    Seeking new challenges and growth opportunities

    • Desire for career advancement

    • Company restructuring

    • Relocation

    • Seeking better work-life balance

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Excel assignment on data crunching

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Previous project experience
  • Ans. 

    Managed multiple projects in data analysis, market research, and financial modeling.

    • Led a team to analyze customer data and identify trends for a marketing campaign

    • Conducted market research to assess competitor strategies and market opportunities

    • Developed financial models to forecast revenue and expenses for a new product launch

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary expectations from new role
  • Ans. 

    I am looking for a competitive salary that reflects my experience and skills in the industry.

    • Research industry standards for Senior Analyst salaries

    • Consider my years of experience and level of expertise

    • Factor in cost of living in the area where the job is located

    • Negotiate based on benefits and perks offered by the company

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Joining date possible for new role

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2022. 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.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Reason for change of company?
  • Q2. Depreciation based Questions Lease accounting case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Read about Depreciation and Lease accounting and need dept knowledge on case studies

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Mar 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.

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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic Qliksense questions . Set analysis expressions. SQL questions revolving around GROUP BY clause.
Round 3 - Logical Reasoning 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Logic based questions like cake cutting into equal parts in 1 cut , weight based questions
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural questions and scenario based questions. Discussion with Group Head
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiation round mostly. Try to negotiate and do market research of the pay scale of the job you are applying for.

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Novartis Senior Analyst interview:
  • Qliksense YouTube questions
  • Logicql reasoning questions
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Technical round was easy , 2nd round was logic based , you don't have solve entire problem in this, you can explain your approach, that should be fine. 3rd round is with senior leadership. Be yourself and be honest with your answers. It was more like a conversation than an interview. Be confident and work on your communication skills.

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 Quality Analyst

 (1)

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 (3)

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 Mar 2022. There were 2 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.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How well you know about finance and accounting?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong understanding of finance and accounting principles.

    • I have a Bachelor's degree in Finance and have completed several accounting courses.

    • I have worked as a financial analyst for 5 years, analyzing financial statements and creating financial models.

    • I am familiar with various accounting software such as QuickBooks and Excel.

    • I have experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.

    • I stay updated ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where you want to see yourself in next 5 years?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - You should be aware about your previous roles and responsibilities.

Get interview-ready with Top Novartis Interview Questions

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Double-check your resume for any spelling mistakes. The recruiter may consider spelling mistakes as careless behavior or poor communication skills.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About Career journey and pervious experience
Round 3 - Case Study 

Excel based case study

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Functional knowledge and general aptitude questions

Senior Analyst Jobs at Novartis

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2019. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. What is it that you worked on which made a huge difference to the client?
  • Ans. 

    Implemented a new data analysis tool that improved client's forecasting accuracy by 20%.

    • Developed a custom data analysis tool to streamline forecasting process

    • Collaborated with client's team to understand their specific needs and challenges

    • Implemented the tool and provided training to ensure successful adoption

    • Resulted in a 20% improvement in forecasting accuracy for the client

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are the latest projects that you worked on?
  • Q3. Will you be comfortable moving to Hyderabad
  • Q4. What is your understanding of the current international reference pricing situation?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest in the interview. Do not try to get into things that you are not aware of.

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2020. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Technical round about market research, market assessment, secondary search etc.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Interview consits of technical rounds followed by managerial skills. Besides these overall understanding of profile, previous projects and career ladder the candidates is willing to have.

Interview questions from similar companies

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

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2023. 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. One to one on technical regarding sql, vba mainly
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Take home asignment on dataset to examine skill on sql and vba
Round 4 - Group Discussion 

It was discussion with manager

Novartis Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Novartis Senior Analyst interview?
Novartis interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Novartis interview process are Resume Shortlist, Technical and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Novartis Senior Analyst 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 Pharma, Project Management, Analytics, Customer Service and SQL.
What are the top questions asked in Novartis Senior Analyst interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Novartis Senior Analyst interview -

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