I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Biogen (Cam, MS) in Mar 2021
Interview
The HR interview was fairly straightforward. The questions were not technical, but mainly focused on verifying my details and understanding my interests and fit for the role. The technical interviews were in 2 rounds - one with the hiring manager and another with the team. This was when they actually tested my knowledge and checked if I had the skills required for the role.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Describe your PhD project.
2. Why did you do XYZ instead of ABC in your project?
3. Describe a situation when you had to work and make project decisions independently.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Biogen (Cambridge, MA) in Nov 2025
Interview
First, HR reaches out. Then the hiring manager and team member conduct separate 30-minute interviews. They introduced the project they will be working on and asked questions about your reserach and background.
Two 30 minute interviews with scientific team members and the hiring team. Conducted over Microsoft teams. Flexible with scheduling. Overall a good experience with enough time to go over all the necessary background and skills.
Short 15 minute phone interview about behavioral questions with the recruiter. A few days after, I received a call scheduling the next interview with a panel of hiring managers, which was technical based.
