PPD is now part of Thermo Fisher Scientific. On December 8, 2021, Thermo Fisher Scientific completed the acquisition of PPD. For up-to-date information, please see the Thermo Fisher Scientific profile.
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PPD interviews FAQs
Research Pharmacist applicants have rated the interview process at PPD with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70.6% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Research Pharmacist roles take an average of 19 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at PPD overall takes an average of 22 days.
Common stages of the interview process at PPD as a Research Pharmacist according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 25%
Phone interview: 25%
Group panel interview: 25%
Background check: 25%
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I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at PPD (Austin, TX) in Jan 2016
Interview
The interview was with the pharmacy department director and the clinical pharmacist. The director was very thorough with the explanation of the position responsibilities, interactions with other departments, and explaining a typical day. He allowed me to ask questions throughout the interview process. He also gave a tour of the facility, department, and introduced me to the staff. He told me that they have a few more interviews to do but will reach a decision within a week time. When I contacted them in the following week, I was told that they made an offer to another candidate with more position specific experience. Overall, positive experience even though I didnot get an offer.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What are you hobbies?
I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at PPD in Oct 2022
Interview
Recruiter calls you when you match the role, then talent acquisition set-up virtual interview. If successful, the talent acquisition set-up interview for on-site interview. If successful, the talent acquisition follow up within a week for an offer letter from HR.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What process will you use to avoid errors in the pharmacy