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      Senior Research Scientist Interview

      2 Sept 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Cambridge, England

      Other Senior Research Scientist interview reviews for AstraZeneca

      Senior Research Scientist Interview

      30 Nov 2024
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Gothenburg, Västra Götaland
      No offer
      No offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Cambridge, England)

      Interview

      I applied online. Firstly I was invited by automatic response to complete a personality test (Pymetrics). Around 2 weeks after, I was invited for a short 20 min video meeting with 2 Hiring Managers to quickly discuss how my background fits the role. The next step was 2 h long interview divided into 3 parts - 20 min presentation about my previous work, 10 min discussion, 45 min behavioural interview and 45 min technical interview. I was assessed by Senior Scientists within the department where I applied. Next was a 5 min call with HR to discuss salary desires and other logistics. 2 weeks later, I received an email to inform me they had decided on another candidate. The very friendly, efficient, structured and straightforward interview process, so far one of the best I had. Though I, sadly, did not get the job, the entire experience was very respectful, meaningful, and pleasant.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Behavioural questions were only several and focused on their core values. They sent me the PDF sheet with those before the interview with instructions on how to structure my responses. Technical questions were related to the basics of the field I interviewed for and more complex small case studies.
      Answer question
      2
      Negative experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Gothenburg, Västra Götaland)

      Interview

      Interview with hiring manager, then a whole day of online interviews: experience, technical and value, finally on-site visit. The first call felt stand-offish, the full day was an overkill, the on-site felt like they have already settled on a different candidate but decided to waste my time anyway. Got promised a decision in a couple of days and got ghosted.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Describe situation from your past reflecting on company values using STAR model.
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      Senior Research Scientist Interview

      1 Aug 2022
      Anonymous interview candidate
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Difficult interview

      Application

      I interviewed at AstraZeneca

      Interview

      3 interviews. First 30 minutes, second 1 h + home exercise. And 3rd interview was about company values. In the end, I didn't get the position with the explanation that others have better scientific qualifications.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What motivates you for this position?
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