I applied online. The process took 5 weeks. I interviewed at Merck (West Point, PA) in May 2020
Interview
The acquisition team reaches out first to confirm the candidate. A hiring manager will perform a prescreen and make the determination to move forward or not. (Week 1))
If you are chosen an assessment is requested. This assessment is to determine your leadership style and inform the team where you may need help. A panel interview is then performed, condensing all interviews into a 1 hr session. You will be assigned to a peer for a peer interview before or after this session. (Week 3)
If you are selected, another hiring manager will reach you, performing the final screening. (Week 4)
If you are chosen the acquisition team will reach you with this information. Once they are informed, it takes about 24 hrs to create your offer. (Week 4-5)
Once the offer is accepted you will be screened and drug tested. This process takes 2 to 4 weeks, depending on your background.
Good-luck!
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What leadership skills do you need coaching support with?
I applied online. I interviewed at Merck (Lansdale, PA) in Apr 2026
Interview
Normal standard situational questions. Individual interviews with various levels of management, no panel interview. Interview occurred about 3 weeks after submitting application, No secondary interviews. Environment was friendly and not overly formal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time when you had to make a difficult decision.
I applied online. I interviewed at Merck (Rahway, NJ)
Interview
Merck’s process moved fast! Within a week of applying for the AD role, I was invited to a Microsoft Teams interview with the hiring manager to discuss the next steps.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
Can you share with me example of how you —— and how you overcame a situation?
Had a one-on-one call with the line manager, and discussed the role + responsibilities. Was invited to give a one-hour virtual presentation to the hiring panel, and had a panel interview after the seminar.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Describe a time that you failed, and what you learned from it.