I applied through a recruiter. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (East Hanover, NJ) in Mar 2011
Interview
The initial contact by HR was very professional. When I went for my F2F, the hiring manager was no where to be found. The receptionist, after calling around finally found someone to escort me into the building. I was interviewed by a women who had not prepared any questions and she picked at her nails throughout the interview. The manager finally arrived and I was lead to her office.