I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at Roche (Pleasanton, CA) in Nov 2011
Interview
1st - phone interview with the hiring manager. Then invited to the company for a panel interview with 10 directors. VERY unorganized! HR person wasn't prepared to meet with me. Had to walk to each director's office. Everyone seemed preoccupied and uninterested. No lunch offered for a 7hr interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Microbiology isn't bringing in the most revenue for the company. What will you do if that group is cancelled? Leave?
I applied online. I interviewed at Roche (Basilea) in Feb 2026
Interview
The first interview was a video assessment. The second interview was with the lead manager, who was very nice and caring. The process felt open and thoughtful, with an emphasis on ensuring a good match for both sides. Process took very long (+5 months).
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Technical and psychological questions answered following the STAR method (explain me a time when...).
I usually always includes HR screening, panel interviews (two to four) and a seminar to the department on top of meeting with the hiring manager. The porcess can easily last 3 months.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
How do you handle contradictory opinions in a decision making meeting?
I applied through other source. I interviewed at Roche (Pleasanton, CA) in Dec 2024
Interview
I completed a phone interview following the initial screening call, but both interviewers asked very similar questions throughout the conversation, so I honestly could not tell which person was actually the hiring manager during the interviews.
