I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Houston, TX) in May 2013
Interview
You will first do a digital interview, a series of 5 questions about your self, then you will do a face to face interview. Like all sales interviews you are asked situational questions. Remain solution oriented and positive. Sales are tough so you have to be flexible and results oriented.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me a time you had a problem with a co worker and how did you handle it? What is your biggest weakness? Why do you want to be a pharmaceutical rep? What is you strongest attribute? What is your strengths? How do you perform under pressure and stress? Tell me about a time you disagreed with your direct manager, the situation, and how did you respond?
Lots of situational interview questions - be prepared to share the situation, action, and result. Several rounds of interviews - one with a screener, one with two district managers, one with a regional manager.
I applied online. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Reno, NV) in June 2023
Interview
It was very professional and short. She was very detailed and kind. She walked me through the benefits and the role. We also discussed the recruiting process and timelines. We focused the discussion on my experience and the companies I worked for. We also discussed the company culture and their focus on diversity, equality and inclusion.
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Interview
I had a phone screen with a recruiter then I interviewed with the district manager. It was mostly a conversational interview. The hiring manager kept prolonging giving me a decision and finally after three weeks post-interview, I was told an intern would be doing the field sales in that district instead, interesting to say the least.