Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Pfizer with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist roles take an average of 14 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Pfizer overall takes an average of 33 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Pfizer as a Scientist according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 25%
Drug test: 25%
Group panel interview: 25%
Background check: 25%
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Mostly technical questions, so be sure to review relevant concepts and prepare thoroughly before the interview. The interviewers were friendly, approachable, and professional, creating a comfortable atmosphere throughout the discussion process.
I applied online. I interviewed at Pfizer (Dublin, Dublin) in Mar 2022
Interview
The interview was divided in two parts mainly: behavioral and technical questions. For the first part they asked me 4 questions. Each one was related to the Pfizer values: EXCELLENCE, COURAGE, EQUITY, JOY. Then they were more focused on practical questions related to the job description.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about a time you show courage at work.
How do you prioritize activities?
Tell me about a time you had to fight for your conviction.
How do you recognize a colleague?
I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Pfizer (Sanford, NC) in Jun 2024
Interview
Interview process was a brief HR screening (15-20mins) to determine suitability for the position and then a comprehensive interview (60-70 mins) with the hiring manager and a panel of 4 team members, focused on both technical and behavioural questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Previous method development and validation experience.