I recently went through a prolonged and ultimately fruitless interview process with Certara, and unfortunately, I cannot in good conscience recommend it to potential candidates. Firstly, the sheer number of interviews I went through was staggering. I met with FIFTEEN interviewers for just two positions; excessive by any standard. Each interview required a significant time commitment, not just for myself but also for the interviewers and the hiring team. I met with a few interviewers more than once and they kept asking the same questions. This not only wasted my time but also the company's resources. It's a textbook example of inefficiency. The questions asked by the interviewing panel were of no value and low level for someone with my experience. Some interviewers even directly asked for my thoughts on specific challenges or innovative strategies, showing a keen interest in tapping into my expertise. It became evident that interviewers were not only assessing my qualifications but also seeking to benefit from my insights and problem-solving abilities. I did see one of the values I shared with them shared back to me as the teams new department values. What's more disappointing is that after investing so much time and effort, I wasn't even offered a position. It's disheartening to think about the energy and enthusiasm I put into each interview (one high level role and one low level role), only to be met with rejection. The odd part was, the hiring leaders both led me on to believe that I was the ideal candidate for each role on two separate occasions. That's a trend! From my perspective, it's clear that Certara's HR department needs a serious overhaul. The hiring process should be streamlined to avoid unnecessary delays and repetitions. It's essential to respect the time and effort of both candidates and interviewers. My experience with Certara's hiring process was deeply disappointing and frustrating. The excessive number of interviews, lack of communication, and overall inefficiency made it a waste of time and resources.

Applied for the position online then was contacted by HR a week later for an interview. Interviewed with 7 different people which was a bit much but good overall experience and informative.

Applied for the open role I found on LinkedIn via the company’s ATS. Received immediate confirmation from the system and a day later the Talent Coordinator reached out to set up a phone screen. Phone was set and cancelled unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances by the Recruiter (completely understandable). Follow up call was set for the next day and overall a good conversation. Was told that There was a follow up with the hiring manager the next week. Have not heard back from the recruiter after about a week + and sent a follow up note asking for an update either way. No response from the recruiter. Personally, I don’t mind if I’m not the right candidate, I think companies need to find the right cultural fit, team fit, it does matter past skills and experience. It would have been a simple courtesy to say thanks but we’re going in another direction.