I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Gaithersburg, MD) in May 2016
Interview
First there was the very general interview with HR - they just asked about my general capabilities and went over my resume. My information was subsequently sent to the hiring manager, and I had a second phone interview. They then followed this with a request for an onsite interview, where I met the whole team and found out what I liked/didn't like. I gave a 30 minute "job talk," first thing in the morning, then spent the whole day talking with the team. Still waiting to hear if I will get an offer or not.
Two-stage interview. First is phone, then in-person (or online if travel is not feasible). The in-person interview has two technical interviews and a values interview, plus a presentation given by the candidate.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Descibe an example from your previous experience where you successfully resolved a workplace conflict.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Cambridge, England) in Mar 2015
Interview
Applied online in Jan 2015. Phone interview (40 min) with Hiring Manager followed by invitation to interview mid-March 2015. Initial interview (9 am to 2 pm) comprised: presentation (30 min) followed by Q&A (30 min), two behavioural (STAR) interview sessions (45 min each), lunch with team, one technical interview (45 min) and, finally, Q&A session (20 min) with Hiring Manager. Feedback was received five days later together with invitation to second technical interview. This took place late April 2015 and comprised working lunch (30 min), data evaluation session (90 min) and data evaluation Q&A (2 h). Subsequent telecom (30 min) with Hiring Manager's manager 10 days later. Formal offer (for Associate Principal Scientist position) received the following week (mid-May 2015).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you think these cellular infiltrates in the choroid plexus and liver represent inflammation or extramedullary haemopoiesis? What are their significance?
