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Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Private Limited Business Development Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 11 Oct 2019

Otsuka Pharmaceutical India Private Limited Business Development Interview Experiences

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Oct 2019. There were 6 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why you want to join at lower salary and lower post?
  • Ans. 

    I am more interested in the growth opportunities and learning experiences offered by the company rather than just the salary and post.

    • I value learning and personal development over immediate financial gain.

    • I believe that starting at a lower salary and post can provide me with a chance to prove my capabilities and advance quickly within the company.

    • I am confident in my skills and abilities to excel in any position, rega

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why you have applied for Marketing position? And you should have any contact in the company at higher level? Then only we can take second round of the interview...
  • Ans. 

    I have applied for the Marketing position because of my passion for creating innovative marketing strategies and driving business growth.

    • Passion for creating innovative marketing strategies

    • Experience in driving business growth through marketing initiatives

    • Desire to contribute to the company's success

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Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Pl Avoid applying in such corrupted and unethical practicing organization like otsuka India

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I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed before Feb 2021. 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 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Technical knowledge is evaluated

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Get your basics correct, read about company and its operations

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Jun 2021. 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 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. All related to previous work experiences

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be will prepared about what you know better.

I appeared for an interview in Nov 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

7 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself. Why Marketing and Strategy according to you?
  • Ans. 

    I am passionate about understanding consumer behavior and creating impactful marketing strategies to drive business growth.

    • I have always been fascinated by the psychology behind consumer decision-making and how it influences marketing strategies.

    • I enjoy analyzing market trends and competition to identify opportunities for growth and differentiation.

    • I believe that a strong marketing and strategy foundation is essential ...

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  • Q2. Give us an overview of the pharma market in India.
  • Q3. How are the Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals markets different?
  • Q4. Do research and present the current OA scenario in India.
  • Ans. 

    Open Access (OA) scenario in India

    • India has seen a significant growth in OA initiatives in recent years

    • Several government-funded research institutions have adopted OA policies

    • Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) mandates OA for agricultural research

    • OA repositories like Indian Academy of Sciences, National Digital Library, etc. promote OA content

    • Some Indian journals have transitioned to OA models, such as the ...

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  • Q5. What population in India has health insurance and on which cases are they willing to use?
  • Q6. Estimate the total number of Knee replacement surgeries taking place in India?
  • Q7. Strengths and weaknesses.
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong communication skills and attention to detail. My weaknesses include a tendency to overthink and difficulty saying no.

    • Strengths: strong communication skills

    • Strengths: attention to detail

    • Weaknesses: tendency to overthink

    • Weaknesses: difficulty saying no

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Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The country head and director of strategy both are BITS Pilani grads, so it was easier getting to the interview.
Tips: Clarity regarding the business functionality is essentional. Why 'XYZ' firm? Admitting what you don't know and the willingness to learn, staying grounded is imperative.

College Name: BITS Pilani

I appeared for an interview before May 2016.

Interview Questionnaire 

8 Questions

  • Q1. Tell us about yourself.
  • Ans. 

    I am a recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science and a passion for coding and problem-solving.

    • Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science

    • Passionate about coding and problem-solving

    • Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, and C++

    • Completed internships at tech companies such as Google and Microsoft

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  • Q2. What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Ans. 

    My strengths include strong communication skills and attention to detail. My weaknesses include being overly critical of my own work and sometimes struggling with time management.

    • Strengths: strong communication skills

    • Strengths: attention to detail

    • Weaknesses: overly critical of my own work

    • Weaknesses: sometimes struggle with time management

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  • Q3. Why marketing and strategy?
  • Ans. 

    Marketing and strategy are essential for business success as they help in understanding customer needs, creating competitive advantage, and driving growth.

    • Marketing helps in identifying customer needs and preferences.

    • Strategy helps in creating a roadmap for achieving business goals.

    • Marketing and strategy work together to create a competitive advantage.

    • They help in targeting the right audience and positioning products/s...

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  • Q4. What is the current scenario of the pharma market in India?
  • Q5. How different are Pharma and Healthcare as business functions?
  • Q6. How many Indians have health insurance? What percent of them use health insurance for conservative treatment solutions?
  • Ans. 

    The number of Indians with health insurance and the percentage using it for conservative treatment solutions is not available.

    • Data on the number of Indians with health insurance is not available.

    • Data on the percentage of Indians using health insurance for conservative treatment solutions is not available.

    • No specific examples or statistics can be provided without the available data.

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  • Q7. Estimate the number of knee replacement surgeries in India.
  • Q8. Challenges that a typical pharmaceutical company face from sales and marketing POV in India wrt abroad.

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Test
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 15

Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: The country head and director of strategy are BITS Pilani grads, which helped to get the interview.
Tips: Have clarity regarding the business functionality applying for. Understand how the business function you are applying for is unique given the industry you are going to work in comared to others. Admitting weaknesses and the zeal to learn back ,staying grounded is imperative

College Name: BITS Pilani

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was very cool and the recruiter was very energetic.
Round 2 - Case Study 

Business usecases technical discussion and written test

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Professional experiences

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident while answering and the answers should be very detail and neat.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. Why do we hire you?
  • Q2. Why you wish to change?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Nice aptitude questions of logical reasons and data interpretation

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Dec 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What projects have you handled?
  • Ans. 

    I have handled various projects including implementing new sales strategies, launching new products, and improving customer service processes.

    • Implemented new sales strategies to increase revenue by 15%

    • Launched a new product line which resulted in a 20% increase in market share

    • Improved customer service processes leading to a 30% decrease in customer complaints

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  • Q2. What challenges did you face while working on the project?
  • Ans. 

    I faced challenges with coordinating team members, managing tight deadlines, and adapting to unexpected changes.

    • Coordinating team members with different schedules and priorities

    • Managing tight deadlines and ensuring all tasks were completed on time

    • Adapting to unexpected changes in project scope or requirements

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Group Discussion 

SWOT ANALYSIS OF A NEW PRODUCT IN THE MARKET

Round 2 - Assignment 

RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT ON THE TB SPACE

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