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Updated 1 Mar 2025

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Interview Questionnaire 

14 Questions

  • Q1. Based on above problem
  • Q2. Tell me about yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in finance and a passion for data analysis.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in finance

    • Strong interest in data analysis

    • Experience with financial modeling and forecasting

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the last book that you read? (from resume)
  • Ans. 

    The last book I read was 'Educated' by Tara Westover.

    • Memoir about a woman who grew up in a strict and abusive household

    • Focuses on the author's journey to self-education and breaking free from her past

    • Explores themes of family, education, and resilience

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. You have lots of technical projects. Why analyst instead of R&D?
  • Ans. 

    I enjoy analyzing data and providing insights rather than focusing solely on technical development.

    • I have a strong interest in understanding trends, patterns, and making recommendations based on data analysis.

    • I prefer working with data to derive insights and make informed decisions rather than focusing on the technical aspects of research and development.

    • I believe my skills in data analysis and interpretation are bette...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Will you be comfortable shifting to Hyderabad?(Office location)
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I am open to shifting to Hyderabad for the job.

    • I am open to new opportunities and experiences

    • I have previously relocated for work and adapted well

    • I am excited about the prospect of working in a new city like Hyderabad

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. Do you have any questions for me?
  • Q7. A question on how to improve profits at different stages of a drug's cycle from R&D to patent expiry.
  • Q8. Tell me about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Economics and a passion for data analysis and problem-solving.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Economics

    • Passionate about data analysis and problem-solving

    • Strong analytical skills developed through coursework and internships

  • Answered by AI
  • Q9. What are your strengths?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.

    • Strong analytical skills - able to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions

    • Attention to detail - meticulous in reviewing work for accuracy

    • Ability to work well under pressure - can prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively

  • Answered by AI
  • Q10. Weakness? What are you doing about it?
  • Ans. 

    One of my weaknesses is public speaking. I am actively working on improving by taking public speaking courses and practicing in front of small groups.

    • Taking public speaking courses

    • Practicing in front of small groups

    • Seeking feedback from peers and mentors

  • Answered by AI
  • Q11. An instance when things did not go as planned. What did you do about it?
  • Ans. 

    During a project, a key team member unexpectedly left. I reassigned tasks and increased communication to ensure project completion.

    • Identify the impact of the unexpected event on the project

    • Reassess the project timeline and resources

    • Communicate with team members to redistribute tasks and responsibilities

    • Implement strategies to mitigate the impact and ensure project completion

  • Answered by AI
  • Q12. Why Novartis?
  • Q13. What do you expect from the company?
  • Ans. 

    I expect the company to provide opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and competitive compensation.

    • Opportunities for career advancement

    • Supportive work culture

    • Competitive compensation and benefits

    • Clear communication and feedback channels

  • Answered by AI
  • Q14. Any questions?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, I have a few questions.

    • Can you tell me more about the day-to-day responsibilities of an Associate Analyst?

    • What are the key skills or qualifications you are looking for in a candidate for this role?

    • Is there room for growth and advancement within the company?

    • Can you provide any information about the team I would be working with?

    • What is the company culture like?

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Experience: A normal aptitude test with quant, LR and English. Those who prepared for CAT would find it extremely simple.
Tips: Practice questions from Indiabix. If you have already prepared for CAT, no additional preparation required.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 45

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: They are looking for clarity in thinking and presentation of arguments. Those who made just one or two solid logical points were selected over those who spoke random stuff for half the time.
Tips: Think for some time and make a logical argument. Do not say something just for the sake of it. Closing arguments would give you brownie points.
Duration: 25 minutes

Round: Problem Statement
Experience: Shortlisted candidates were given 45 minutes to solve the case. We were asked to write down our approach on a sheet that was provided. After allotted time we were asked to submit this sheet along with the question paper. The problem statement did not have any numerical data and thus the solution was theoretical. We were free to make our own assumptions.
Tips: Practice sufficient case study problems from any reliable book(case in point, case interviews cracked). Apparently, the problem that I received was directly picked up from Case in point.

Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Panel of 2.
I was asked to explain in detail how I approached the given case. They were clearly more interested in my thinking process than my answer as there is no 'correct' answer for such case studies. The interviewers were pretty friendly and nudges you in the right direction when you make minor errors.
The latter part involved few HR questions like
What are your interests?
How will your friends describe you, in one word?
Have you ever been involved in an act of indiscipline?
Give an instance when you failed?
Tips: It is important to understand that there is no single right answer for case studies. What matters is how you think through the problem and communicate it to the panel. It is extremely important to tell the panel about the assumptions you have made and justify them. If they are trying to nudge you in a different direction, get the cue and change your approach instead of arguing with them(Remember, no right answer).

Skills: Communication, Confidence, Logical And Structured Thinking
College Name: BITS Pilani

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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 16 Jul 2024

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

Top Novartis Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. A person has 3000 bananas and a camel. The person wants to transport the maximum number of bananas to a destination which is 1000 KMs away, using only the camel as a mode of transportation. The camel cannot carry more than 1000 bananas at a... read more
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Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Novartis Interview Questions and Answers for Freshers
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Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hr won't respond, Panel is pathetic, this is the 3rd time and each time the experience is worse, 2 times selected and later kept the profile on hold and then no response.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Full Stack Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Query and Matrix Problem Statement You are given a binary matrix with 'M' rows and 'N' columns, initially consisting of all 0s. You will receive 'Q' queries, which can be of four types: Query 1: 1 R indexQuery 2: 1 C indexQuery 3: 2 R index... read more
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Novartis interview questions for popular designations

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 Manager

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 Associate Analyst

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 Data Analyst

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 Business Analyst

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 Associate Director

 (4)

 Senior Specialist

 (3)

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confirm the package before hand. They will take 4 rounds of interview and then say that they can’t afford to give even the number you asked for initially. And it’s really a massive waste of time

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Q1. What is the difference between Least Squares Method and the maximum likelihood
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Get interview-ready with Top Novartis Interview Questions

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Novartis India business model is totally like a consulting company.

Top Novartis Senior Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is your understanding of the current international reference pricing situation?
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Q1. Explain 3 statement financial model Calculating discount rate Could you walk me through the DCF model? Other valuation methods. What PE is ideal? What is the other matrix to value the company? Difference between IRR and CAGR. What is Bond Y... read more
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Jobs at Novartis

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Novartis Web Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is html , how we can make html website
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Web Developer Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. Last Index of Element The task is to determine the index of the last occurrence of a specified element x within an array that may contain duplicate elements. If the element is not present, return -1. Input: The first line contains an intege... read more
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Manager Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 23 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Novartis Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. how to reduce unintentional human errors
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Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. There is a chairman of a conglomerate. He has been on the post for 10 years, and is extremely dominating. He treats the various business heads like children, not letting them take any major decision. While the chairman has negatives, he bel... read more
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Novartis Associate Manager interview:
  • General Management
  • Resume explanation
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Confidence

Associate Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How will you calculate tension on the sheet which is being given OFF, by Pay off reel ?
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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Novartis India is now a much trimmed organisation as compared to yester years. Novartis is building upon on Cardiology segment with their innovative product.

My suggestion will be to do a good market research before exploring jobs in Novartis as their track record for past 3+ years is alarming with respect to closure of business divisions.

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Q1. What is the role of Business executive?
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Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

Top Novartis Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. A person has 3000 bananas and a camel. The person wants to transport the maximum number of bananas to a destination which is 1000 KMs away, using only the camel as a mode of transportation. The camel cannot carry more than 1000 bananas at a... read more
View answer (2)

Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. N-th Fibonacci Number Problem Statement Given an integer ‘N’, your task is to find and return the N’th Fibonacci number using matrix exponentiation. Since the answer can be very large, return the answer modulo 10^9 + 7. Formula: F(n) = F(n-... read more
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Novartis Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Novartis interview?
Novartis interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Novartis interview process are One-on-one Round, Technical and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Novartis 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, Operations, Healthcare and Recruitment.
What are the top questions asked in Novartis interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Novartis interview -

  1. A person has 3000 bananas and a camel. The person wants to transport the maximu...read more
  2. The profits of a bank have been declining, how will you reverse the tre...read more
  3. Tell me in brief about the upper physiology of your body that deals with the b...read more
How long is the Novartis interview process?

The duration of Novartis interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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