Principal Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Moderna with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 50.3% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Principal Scientist roles take an average of 17 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Moderna overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Moderna as a Principal Scientist according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 22%
Group panel interview: 11%
Skills test: 11%
Presentation: 11%
One on one interview: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Background check: 11%
Drug test: 11%
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I applied online. The process took 5 days. I interviewed at Moderna (New York, NY)
Interview
Just phone interview, 30 mins conversation. General behavioral and technical questions. I thought it went ok. Followed up with HR after that, never heard from them again, not a word.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Moderna (Cambridge, MA) in Apr 2023
Interview
Straightforward process; well organized. Fully remote interview: 1 hour seminar plus several 1:1s. Good opportunity to meet the team - I was able to form an accurate impression of the company and team environment that matched the actual experience when I got there.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Typical questions from HR, nothing tricky or difficult. Typical scientific questions related to my technical background. Surprisingly little emphasis was put on interviewing my people management skills, even thought I'm a people manager.