I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Pfizer in Jun 2021
Interview
A great vibe during the interview. I felt less stressed and more supported during this process than in my other interviews. The people are knowledgeable and dedicated, more importantly, they are not pushy like those you may find in similar-scaled companies.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Common HR, behavioral and technical questions. Only that they asked them in a relatable and non-intrusive manner.
I applied through an employee referral. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Pfizer in Apr 2017
Interview
Technical interview, asked to describe previous experience, asked to answer questions on a worked example, HR interview, technical presentation, tour of offices and labs. Meet other colleagues for lunch.
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Pfizer (Cambridge, MA) in Sep 2020
Interview
Initial phone call with group leader, casual conversation with several group members to ask any questions, call with HR, and full day interview with research presentation & panel questioning with leadership and team members.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What balance of independent work vs collaboration do you have in your current work, and what balance would you like going forward?