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Novartis Senior Specialist Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 10 Nov 2023

Top Novartis Senior Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Novartis Senior Specialist Interview Experiences

3 interviews found

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Dec 2022. 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 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Take me through your profile
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Take me through your profile
  • Q2. What is bad debt provision and bad debt reserves
  • Ans. 

    Bad debt provision and bad debt reserves are accounting measures used to estimate and set aside funds for potential losses from customers who may not pay their debts.

    • Bad debt provision is an estimated amount set aside on the income statement to cover potential losses from customers who may default on their payments.

    • Bad debt reserves are funds set aside on the balance sheet to cover potential losses from customers who m...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are literally doing time pass, I have given my best in the interview dont know why still HR didn't reached out, I tried to call her many times no response, very irresponsible HR's in Novartis.
At least give the feedback, don't be reckless, company is paying you for everything.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Oct 2022. There were 2 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 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous experience and few journal entries
  • Q2. Roles and responsibilities of prior experience
  • Q3. Journal entry for fixdd assets
  • Ans. 

    Journal entry for fixed assets involves debiting the fixed asset account and crediting the cash or accounts payable account.

    • Debit the fixed asset account for the cost of the asset

    • Credit the cash or accounts payable account for the same amount

    • Include any additional costs such as installation or transportation in the fixed asset account

    • Depreciation expense is recorded separately over the useful life of the asset

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  • Q4. Process flow of fixed assets
  • Ans. 

    The process flow of fixed assets involves acquisition, tracking, depreciation, and disposal of tangible assets.

    • Acquisition: Purchasing or acquiring fixed assets such as equipment, machinery, or property.

    • Tracking: Recording and monitoring the usage and value of fixed assets over time.

    • Depreciation: Calculating and accounting for the decrease in value of fixed assets over their useful life.

    • Disposal: Selling, scrapping, or...

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  • Q5. Knowledgeon SAP t codes

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Just be confident

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

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Nov 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. All about roles and responsibilities of previous experience
  • Q2. What is AUC and how process of fixed assets
  • Ans. 

    AUC stands for Area Under the Curve and is a metric used to evaluate the performance of a classification model.

    • AUC is a value between 0 and 1, where a higher value indicates a better model performance.

    • It is commonly used in machine learning to compare different models and select the best one.

    • The process of fixed assets involves recording and tracking the value of tangible assets owned by a company over time.

    • This includ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be prepared with your roles and responsibilities

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Javascript basics
  • Q2. Event loop
Round 2 - Coding Test 

3 Coding questions and 15 MCQ

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Expectations form current job role
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed before Oct 2022. 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Ip based questions ans case studies
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interview with HOD, general aptitude and attitude review
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary and compensation related wuestions
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. How do you approach a conflict situation with a co-worker?
  • Q2. Tell me about a time when you faced challenge. How did you solve it?
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about a time where you had to explain and sell your point of view to a client.
  • Q2. How would your co-workers describe you?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Do not call someone for an interview if you have to tell them at the very end that their academic achievements don't match with what is expected for the role. Telling someone that the company expects a minimum of a level 9 when this was not specified in the job description should not be acceptable.
If you tell the candidate that round 2 will be a technical interview, do not make any more HR questions (already done in round 1).
Asking people where did they learn their English is discriminatory, especially when they just handled an hour long interview.
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in May 2023. There were 3 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 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Previous work experience
  • Q2. Drug efficacy, market complaint
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your goal in next 5 years
  • Q2. How to tackle complex situation
  • Ans. 

    To tackle complex situations, break it down into smaller parts, prioritize tasks, seek input from others, and stay calm under pressure.

    • Break down the complex situation into smaller, more manageable parts

    • Prioritize tasks based on importance and urgency

    • Seek input and advice from colleagues or experts in the field

    • Stay calm and focused under pressure to make rational decisions

    • Create a plan of action and adjust as needed ba...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - they proceed for HR interview once u clear technical. but after that HR (who co ordinated for interview) never pick your call.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Jul 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 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Behavioural based questionnaires with aptitude
Round 3 - Group Discussion 

Full recruitment cycle in detail , KPI , stakeholder management , vendor management ,

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prompt and good candidate engagement experience . Excellent coordination by the TA team. They maintain and value the effort of the interview process.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Not Selected
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 - Assignment 

They ask about the details of JD in an assignment format

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Labour laws and statutory compliance
  • Q2. Employee engagement and retention strategies

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Basic work knowledge is very important you should learn what the JD requires versus you professional skill set
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before May 2022. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Do not use an unprofessional email address such as cool_boy@email.com. It shows a lack of professionalism by the candidate.
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Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell about your recent experience with USFDA inspection, what are the 483s were given and what CAPA was taken and what is your role as a QA personnel
  • Q2. What are your greatest achievements
  • Ans. 

    I have achieved success in implementing quality improvement initiatives and leading cross-functional teams.

    • Successfully led a team of 10 in implementing a new quality management system resulting in a 20% reduction in defects

    • Developed and implemented a training program for employees resulting in a 15% increase in productivity

    • Received recognition from senior management for leading a project that resulted in a cost saving...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Sanofi Quality Specialist interview:
  • Sterilization
  • Audit trail
  • Steam sterilizer
  • ERES
  • CSV
  • USFDA
  • EU
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest and confident

Novartis Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Novartis Senior Specialist interview?
Novartis interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Novartis interview process are One-on-one Round, Resume Shortlist and HR.
How to prepare for Novartis Senior Specialist 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 Operations, Information Security, Information Technology, Pharma and SAP.
What are the top questions asked in Novartis Senior Specialist interview?

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

  1. What is bad debt provision and bad debt reser...read more
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Novartis Senior Specialist Interview Process

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3.4

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4.3

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3.7

Job security

3.6

Company culture

2.6

Promotions

3.2

Work satisfaction

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