Rude hiring manager. If hiring manager doesn't have a PhD and you do then, they will minimize your accomplishments and suggest you don't have the experience for the role. Why are you interviewing me then? Recruiters are just the puppets of the hiring manager.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Interview
Screening interview with talent acquisition was easy. The hiring manager asked basic questions about my functional experience. The focus was my technical expertise only. They moved with other candidates. It was disappointing as I had more to offer beyond my technical experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell me your experience in leading your function/team.
Interview with HM. HM kept mentioning how they got "over 200 applications". As a highly qualified candidate myself, it was not how I would conduct myself in an interview. Also mentioned they didnt have my resume on hand.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Boston, MA) in Oct 2024
Interview
I interviewed for the Director of Project Management position and had multiple 30-minute meetings with the department head, functional leads, and department project managers. Standard interview and behavior questions. Very collaborative, allow time for me to ask questions
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Tell us about yourself and why you are interested in Takeda.