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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at PPD in Sept 2016
Interview
I submitted CV. After that I got response from the organisation to agree interview date.
I was interviewed and after detailed review finally relocation options were discussed. We could reach a mutually agreed option. They sent an offer for another location . The offer was declined by me. The process ended at a happy note with comment to continue liaison in future for per hour services on need basis. However this was not feasible with my full time job at another company.
The process took 1 day. I interviewed at PPD (Mumbai) in June 2008
Interview
Consists of general questions about clinical trials in India and management of CRAs from a line management perspective. It was followed by a case study presentation wherein I was asked to prepare and present a ppt on the given topic : To outline priorities in the new role and How to ensure a good balance between people and operational demands. Interview panel consisted of Head-Clinical Operations, Director-CO, HR representatives.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To present a monitoring scenario with many issues - temperature excursion, probable unreported SAEs, inadequate source, inexperienced site staff...