Glassdoor users rated their interview experience at Cytokinetics as 100% positive with a difficulty rating score of 2 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty). Candidates interviewing for Senior Scientist II and rated their interviews as the hardest, whereas interviews for Senior Scientist II and roles were rated as the easiest.
The hiring process at Cytokinetics takes an average of 30 days when considering 1 user submitted interviews across all job titles. Candidates applying for Senior Scientist II had the quickest hiring process (on average 30 days), whereas Senior Scientist II roles had the slowest hiring process (on average 30 days).
They asked me some questions and I answered. I think there were 3 rounds in total? Overall it wasn't too hard. I was interviewing for the regulatory affairs position. Unfortunately, I did not get the offer.
Very structured and organised, overall very pleased by the HR organisation and the hiring manager, extremely professional and honest about the role and expectations for the job I applied for
I interviewed at Cytokinetics (South San Francisco, CA)
Interview
I had 3 phone screens and 1 full day onsite.
I was recruited by a 3rd party who did salary negotiations.
This was a friendly, easy interview including a presentation followed by meeting members of the staff in 1:1 and 2:1 settings.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your management philosophy and how do you see yourself as a leader?