I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Novartis (Honolulu, HI) in June 2011
Interview
The hiring process was a good experience. Interviewing with the district manager was an overall good experience. I took a little longer than I had hoped for but it turned out great for me in the end. I was up against some very strong candidates and I was lucky to make it through the interview process and being selected by the district manager.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me about the time you had a difficult doctor to deal with and what you did to deal with them, and what was the outcome?
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Novartis
Interview
They asked typical interview questions. You should answer in this format: Situation, Action Result. Also do research on the promoting product and MOA. Be able to verbalize the product and benefit during the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How would you create a launch strategy for a new product?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Plainsboro, NJ) in Apr 2014
Interview
Very rigorous. The check on the background for a while. I was waiting for them to get back for weeks. There were two rounds of interviews. First round you meet with line management and peers who ask you questions about fit, function and motivation. Then second round is more or less with upper management - they ask you to present to larger group.
I applied through a recruiter. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Philadelphia, PA) in Oct 2012
Interview
Interview was on phone first, then face to face with one to two managers. They then sent you on to meet with Regional Director. Normal way of doing things. The interview process was simple. Just need to do your homework on who they are, their products, etc...