Upload Button Icon Add office photos

Filter interviews by

Novartis Interview Questions, Process, and Tips

Updated 1 Mar 2025

Top Novartis Interview Questions and Answers

View all 73 questions

Novartis Interview Experiences

Popular Designations

141 interviews found

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Aug 2023. There were 9 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 - Aptitude Test 

What is clinical data management

Round 3 - Coding Test 

I don't know because don't go this round

Round 4 - Group Discussion 

I don't know because don't go this round

Round 5 - Assignment 

I don't know because don't go this round

Round 6 - Case Study 

I'm not go this round

Round 7 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Ans. Fastly thank you for giving me this apporchunity My name is Priyanka,I'm completed my graduation in2023 B pharmacy , intermediate in 2019 ,ssc in 2017, my goal is achive a good job, my strength is self motivated, weekness is my family, thank you
  • Answered by P.Priyanka
Round 8 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is your strength
  • Q2. My strength is self motivated
Round 9 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Presently which company is top
  • Q2. Presently top inNovartis

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Clinical data management, Regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilancy

Clinical Data Manager Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. How to generate queries in Rave database ?
Add answer

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Harsh Vaidya

posted on 16 Jul 2024

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

Data on territory×HCP level sales. Questions on top performing territory, volume growth, share change, etc.
Another graph on Earnings vs Accomplished and questions on Incentive Compensation

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • 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 canno...
  • Q2. 8 spheres and 1 weighing scale. 1 sphere weighs differently from other 7. What is the minimum number of steps needed to identify the different sphere.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. On a scale of 1-10 how much would you rate yourself in Alteryx?
  • Q2. Does Alteryx give an option for data validation? Can you apply a tool that will stop the workflow from running to the next step if the data is incorrect?
  • Ans. 

    Yes, Alteryx provides data validation options and tools to stop workflow based on data correctness.

    • Alteryx offers data validation tools such as the Filter tool, which can be used to filter out incorrect data before proceeding to the next step.

    • You can also use the Test tool in Alteryx to create validation conditions and stop the workflow if the data does not meet the specified criteria.

    • By setting up conditional statemen...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself.
  • Q2. Explain in brief the projects you have worked on.
  • Q3. If I am a layman to pharma analytics, how would you explain what MMX Modelling is?
  • Q4. What projects have you worked on using Patient Level Data?
  • Q5. Why are you leaving your current organization?

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
View answer (1)
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.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Personal information
  • Q2. Why should we hire you
  • Ans. 

    I have a proven track record of improving service operations efficiency and customer satisfaction.

    • I have successfully implemented process improvements in my previous roles, resulting in cost savings and increased productivity.

    • I have a strong focus on customer experience and have consistently received positive feedback from clients.

    • I am skilled in analyzing data and identifying areas for improvement, leading to more str...

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Profile over view
  • Q2. Wiĺl you quit if you get better opportunity
  • Ans. 

    I am committed to my current role and will only consider leaving if the new opportunity aligns with my career goals and values.

    • I am dedicated to my current role and always strive to excel in my responsibilities.

    • I would only consider leaving if the new opportunity offers better growth prospects, aligns with my career goals, and values.

    • I believe in professional integrity and would handle any potential job offer with hone...

  • Answered by AI

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.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a Full Stack Developer with experience in front-end and back-end technologies.

    • Experienced in HTML, CSS, JavaScript for front-end development

    • Proficient in Node.js, Express, MongoDB for back-end development

    • Familiar with React.js for building interactive user interfaces

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Based on your previous experience and job role.
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Process related questions.
  • Q2. Scenario based questions.

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
View answer (1)

Novartis interview questions for popular designations

 Analyst

 (14)

 Senior Analyst

 (8)

 Manager

 (6)

 Associate Analyst

 (6)

 Data Analyst

 (4)

 Business Analyst

 (4)

 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.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data science related questions
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data science related questions
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Data science and project
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Current Compensation and expectations

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

Senior Data Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the difference between Least Squares Method and the maximum likelihood
View answer (1)

Get interview-ready with Top Novartis Interview Questions

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.

Top Novartis Senior Analyst Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is your understanding of the current international reference pricing situation?
Add answer

Senior Analyst Interview Questions asked at other Companies

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
View answer (1)

Jobs at Novartis

View all
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.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(7 Questions)

  • Q1. What is css , what is the use of css
  • Ans. 

    CSS stands for Cascading Style Sheets. It is used to style the layout and design of web pages.

    • CSS is a styling language used to control the look and feel of a website

    • It is used to define colors, fonts, spacing, and other visual aspects of a webpage

    • CSS can be applied inline, internally within the HTML file, or externally in a separate CSS file

    • Selectors are used in CSS to target specific elements on a webpage for styling

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is html , how we can make html website
  • Ans. 

    HTML is a markup language used to create the structure of a website.

    • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language.

    • Use tags like <html>, <head>, <title>, <body> to structure content.

    • Add elements like headings, paragraphs, images, links using tags.

    • Use attributes like src, href, alt to specify additional information.

    • Save the file with .html extension and open it in a web browser to view the website.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Can you define the difference of between ul and ui
  • Ans. 

    ul is an HTML element used to create an unordered list, while ui is not a valid HTML element.

    • ul is used to create a list of items without any specific order

    • ui is not a valid HTML element and is likely a typo for ul or li

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What is the difference between ul or ui
  • Ans. 

    ul is an HTML element used to create an unordered list, while ui is not a valid HTML element.

    • ul is used to create a list of items without any specific order, while ui is not a valid HTML element

    • ul stands for unordered list, while ui does not have a specific meaning in HTML

    • ul is commonly used in conjunction with li (list item) elements to create lists on a webpage

  • Answered by AI
  • Q5. Explain the definition of html file
  • Ans. 

    An HTML file is a text file containing code that defines the structure and content of a webpage.

    • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language

    • HTML files have a .html extension

    • They consist of tags that define elements like headings, paragraphs, images, links, etc.

    • HTML files can be created and edited using text editors like Notepad, Sublime Text, etc.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q6. What is the use of html
  • Ans. 

    HTML is a markup language used for creating the structure of web pages.

    • HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language

    • It is used to create the structure of web pages by using tags

    • HTML tags are used to define elements such as headings, paragraphs, images, links, etc.

    • It is the foundation of web development and is essential for creating websites

  • Answered by AI
  • Q7. Explain css or hyml
  • Ans. 

    CSS and HTML are essential languages used in web development to style and structure web pages.

    • CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is used to style the layout and design of web pages.

    • HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is used to structure the content of web pages.

    • CSS can control the colors, fonts, spacing, and layout of elements on a webpage.

    • HTML uses tags to define the structure of a webpage, such as headings, paragraphs, and i

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

What is the html file & how we can make the html website's what is css file

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Novartis Web Developer Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. What is html , how we can make html website
View answer (1)

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
View answer (1)

Manager Interview Questions & Answers

user image Kowshik Moyya

posted on 23 Sep 2024

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

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Assumptions of Linear Logistic Regression
  • Ans. 

    Assumptions of Linear Logistic Regression

    • Assumes a linear relationship between the independent variables and the log-odds of the dependent variable

    • Assumes no multicollinearity among independent variables

    • Assumes independence of observations

    • Assumes linearity of the logit for continuous independent variables

    • Assumes no outliers in the data

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How Fuzzy matching works
  • Ans. 

    Fuzzy matching is a technique used to find strings that are approximately equal to a given pattern.

    • Fuzzy matching compares strings based on similarity rather than exact matches

    • It is commonly used in data cleaning and record linkage tasks

    • Examples include matching 'John Doe' with 'Jon Doe' or '123 Main St' with '123 Main Street'

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Top Novartis Manager Interview Questions and Answers

Q1. how to reduce unintentional human errors
View answer (1)

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
View answer (2)
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website

Round 1 - Usual questions 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Why will we hire you?
  • Ans. 

    I have the necessary skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role.

    • I have a proven track record of successfully managing teams and projects.

    • I possess strong leadership and communication skills, which are essential for this role.

    • I am highly motivated and dedicated to achieving results, which will benefit the team and the company.

    • I have a deep understanding of the industry and market trends, allowing me to make i...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are you positive and negative things about me?
  • Ans. 

    Positive: Strong leadership skills, Negative: Can be overly critical at times

    • Positive: Strong leadership skills - able to motivate and guide team members effectively

    • Negative: Can be overly critical at times - may need to work on providing constructive feedback in a more positive manner

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain one incident how you tackled one negative incident to positive
  • Ans. 

    I turned a customer complaint into a positive experience by resolving their issue promptly and offering a discount on their next purchase.

    • Listened to the customer's concerns without interrupting

    • Apologized for the inconvenience and took responsibility

    • Offered a solution to rectify the situation, such as a refund or replacement

    • Provided a gesture of goodwill, like a discount or free item for their next visit

  • Answered by AI

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 ?
View answer (5)
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction and business acumen
  • Q2. Discussion on launch plan of Biological in Eastern Region market of India in Dermatology segment.

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.

Territory Business Executive Interview Questions asked at other Companies

Q1. What is the role of Business executive?
View answer (1)

Analyst Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 9 Jan 2025

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

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic to advance sql related

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
View answer (1)

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.

Tell us how to improve this page.

Novartis Interview Process

based on 115 interviews

Interview experience

4
  
Good
View more

Interview Questions from Similar Companies

Cipla Interview Questions
4.1
 • 482 Interviews
Dr. Reddy's Interview Questions
4.0
 • 400 Interviews
Lupin Interview Questions
4.2
 • 335 Interviews
Aurobindo Pharma Interview Questions
4.0
 • 238 Interviews
Biocon Limited Interview Questions
3.9
 • 152 Interviews
Pfizer Interview Questions
4.0
 • 69 Interviews
View all

Novartis Reviews and Ratings

based on 1.6k reviews

4.1/5

Rating in categories

3.8

Skill development

4.2

Work-life balance

3.9

Salary

3.8

Job security

4.0

Company culture

3.3

Promotions

3.7

Work satisfaction

Explore 1.6k Reviews and Ratings
Market Research Senior Analyst

Hyderabad / Secunderabad

4-6 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Director - Gen AI Applications

Hyderabad / Secunderabad

20-21 Yrs

Not Disclosed

Explore more jobs
Manager
408 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Senior Analyst
403 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Analyst
333 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Senior Financial Analyst
174 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Specialist
173 salaries
unlock blur

₹0 L/yr - ₹0 L/yr

Explore more salaries
Compare Novartis with

GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals

4.1
Compare

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries

4.0
Compare

Cipla

4.1
Compare

Dr. Reddy's

4.0
Compare
Did you find this page helpful?
Yes No
write
Share an Interview