Crinetics Pharmaceuticals interview questions

1. I applied; 2. I was contacted a couple of days later; 3. 10 days later had interview with hiring manager who stated that they wanted me to move forward to a "panel interview"; 4. Heard nothing for 3 weeks; 5. Finally received panel interview schedule and a benefits summary sheet; 4. Had panel interview over three days; 5. During the interview process, Crinetics posted the same position at a lower level (said nothing); 6. At end of interviews, I asked about next steps - "we have to have 3 candidates - we'll get back to you; 7. On September 15th, the person who did get the job announced it on LinkedIn; 8. September 19th, Crinetics HR called to "update me on the process" confirming that I was only brought forward to because their compliance policy requires it. Overall, this was the most negative interviewing experience I have ever had because of the total lack of respect for me not only as a professional but also as a human being.

Despite having qualifications that clearly exceeded the job requirements, I was unable to proceed beyond the initial HR phone screen. Upon consideration, I was suspicious about my chances of proceeding because the interviewer made it a point from the onset of the interview to inform, that other than my qualifications, the candidate had to be the 'correct fit' for the job. I realize there is nothing inherently wrong with such a statement, but I could not help from being suspicious that I was being judged unfavorably due to my age, as I am in the later stages of my career. Nonetheless, I was very disappointed because I felt I was an ideal match for the position and should have at the very least, had an opportunity to interview with the hiring manager. Had I been able to interview with the hiring manager, I believe that I would have had a very good chance of receiving an offer.