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Updated 12 Oct 2020

Novo Nordisk Clinical Research Associate/Scientist Interview Experiences

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I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Apr 2020. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

5 Questions

  • Q1. How did you managed IP shipment and IP administration during COVID?
  • Q2. What is the challenges you have faced while you working as CRA
  • Q3. What is the major changes between the new regulation and previous regulation
  • Ans. 

    The new regulation emphasizes on patient safety, transparency, and data privacy.

    • The new regulation is the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

    • It replaces the Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC

    • It applies to all companies processing personal data of EU citizens

    • It gives individuals more control over their personal data

    • It imposes stricter penalties for non-compliance

    • It requires companies to appoint a Data Protectio...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. What are the different bias in clinical research and why are we doing double blind study
  • Q5. What is the primary and secondary end point of the your protocol

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough with new CT regulations 2019
Have good knowledge about the thereapeutic area which you have worked in previous company
Be thorough with the previous worked protocol
Be thorough with the pharmacodynamic action of your previous handled IP

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Aug 2022. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Job profile, past experiences , packages

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Work hard, improve your communication etc.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Mostly Therapy area related
  • Q2. Why do you want to join the organisation
  • Q3. What are your strengths and weakness
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 5 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 - Aptitude Test 

Around 50 Questions were asked related to Reasoning and Science

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Was taken by Area Manager and was for around 30 minutes
  • Q2. Tell about your current Success. Challenge. How do you overcome. Why you should be selected
  • Ans. 

    I have successfully increased sales by 20% in my current role as Area Sales Manager.

    • Increased sales by implementing a targeted marketing campaign

    • Built strong relationships with key clients, resulting in repeat business

    • Identified and resolved challenges in the sales process to improve efficiency

    • Implemented effective sales strategies to penetrate new markets

    • Consistently exceeded sales targets by motivating and leading a

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  • Q3. For what reason you are joining.
  • Ans. 

    I am joining as a Senior Area Sales Manager because of the growth opportunities and the chance to lead a high-performing sales team.

    • Opportunity for professional growth

    • Leadership role in managing a sales team

    • Excitement about the company's products/services

    • Passion for sales and achieving targets

    • Previous successful experience in sales management

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Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Attended regional manager round. Was for around 30 minutes
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Attended HR round. Was for around 30 minutes

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Need to through about Sanofi products. How and Why they are better. Solving bigger problem. Competition product.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Indeed and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Assignment 

Create a Project Kickoff deck for a project to implement a new CRM

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell us about a time when you ran into challenges completing a project on time

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals Project Manager interview:
  • Gret, landed the job!
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview before Oct 2023, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What experience having
  • Q2. What are the tools
  • Ans. 

    Project management tools help streamline planning, execution, and monitoring of projects for better efficiency and collaboration.

    • Project Management Software: Tools like Asana, Trello, and Microsoft Project help in task assignment and tracking progress.

    • Collaboration Tools: Slack and Microsoft Teams facilitate communication among team members, enhancing collaboration.

    • Time Tracking Tools: Tools like Toggl and Harvest help...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Apr 2023. There were 5 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Its general aptitude test like CSAT

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Personal details, market details, competitors, penetration, account holding etc.
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Expected salary
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Knowledge of your products,detailing etc
Round 5 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotiations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good organization to work at. The only problem is that if you fail to certain criteria of company's norm your growth will be stagnant. Company is good for metro cities but for B and C class town, you will not be recognized.

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Dec 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Analytical & reasoning aptitude test

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About yourself ? About previous company ? About performance ? About scientific knowledge ? About market trend ? About HCP & HCP engagement ?
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About short brief on yourself ? Some performance questions ? Territory discussion ? Salary discussion ?

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Abbott Key Account Manager interview:
  • Sales
  • channel management
  • Marketing
  • Science
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepared with your current target achievement & scientific knowledge of your product & data about market trend & your current product & know the competitors & know the some of product of interviewing company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Mar 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 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Product knowledge and scientific discussion
  • Q2. Go through ur product portfolio and pick any one product which abbott also have. Study a to z of that product and answer.. u r through
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Market knowledge with competitor
  • Q2. Share all ur experience and knowledge of current brands
  • Ans. 

    I have extensive experience and knowledge of various brands across industries.

    • I have worked with brands such as Coca-Cola, Nike, and Apple in my previous roles.

    • I have a deep understanding of their brand values, target audience, and marketing strategies.

    • I have also kept up-to-date with emerging brands and trends in the market.

    • I have experience in developing and executing successful brand partnerships and collaborations.

    • ...

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest. If u dnt knw accept it upfront. B alwyz positive show them u r open to learn new thing and can adapt to any situation
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed before Aug 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.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. About previous experience and medical knowledge
  • Q2. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
  • Q3. 12 main systems of the human body
  • Q4. Deep about cardiovasc system
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pacakge demand for 30% hike from th current Pacakge.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1, Be prepare with medical knowledge especially drug classification.

2, Define pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

3, share some previous organisation experience about how you handled your area

4, Talk related to sales an promotion point of view

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