I went through virtual, full-day on-site interview under covid-19 pandemic circumstance. I talk to a group of people in various progression level, and it was very much helpful to understand the job beyond what was provided in job description. Interviewees were all very encouraging and helping.
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Question 1
Most of the questions that I was asked were related to my research presentation, either based on their own curiosity or asking for further elaboration.
Extensive interview process including on site tour. Communication could be better and more frequent. Overall it was a difficult interview but it made it work and I felt good about it
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Bristol Myers Squibb
Interview
The process took 3 months. 4 rounds with final full day interview. They started with hiring for a job description with x skillset and towards the end wanted someone with y skillset. Hiring team caused confusion and delayed results.
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Mostly technical questions based on my research experiences
I interviewed at Bristol Myers Squibb (San Diego, CA)
Interview
Phone screen, first round 15 minute research summary and technical questions, and final round all day multi panel interview with a 50 minute research seminar and meetings with all levels of the team
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Do you have experience with multi step organic synthesis?
Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Bristol Myers Squibb with 2.9 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 70% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67.5% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Scientist roles take an average of 25 days to get hired, when considering 47 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Bristol Myers Squibb overall takes an average of 30 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Bristol Myers Squibb as a Scientist according to 47 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 18%
One on one interview: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Presentation: 15%
Background check: 10%
Drug test: 9%
Skills test: 7%
Personality test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 2%
Other: 1%
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