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Updated 27 Mar 2025

AstraZeneca Assistant Manager Interview Experiences

1 interview found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Sep 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What are your reasons for applying for this role?
  • Ans. 

    I am excited about this role as it aligns with my career goals and allows me to leverage my skills in a dynamic environment.

    • I am passionate about leadership and team development, as demonstrated by my previous role where I successfully led a team to exceed targets.

    • This position offers the opportunity to work on strategic projects, similar to my experience in managing a successful product launch.

    • I admire the company's c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Where do you see yourself in the next two years?
  • Ans. 

    In two years, I envision myself as a skilled leader, contributing to team success and driving impactful projects within the organization.

    • I aim to enhance my leadership skills by taking on more responsibilities and leading projects that align with company goals.

    • I plan to pursue professional development opportunities, such as workshops and certifications, to stay updated in my field.

    • I see myself mentoring new team member...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What is the plan for the team?
  • Ans. 

    The plan for the team focuses on collaboration, skill development, and achieving strategic goals to enhance performance and productivity.

    • Foster a collaborative environment by implementing regular team meetings and brainstorming sessions to encourage idea sharing.

    • Set clear, measurable goals for each team member, such as increasing project completion rates by 20% over the next quarter.

    • Invest in professional development t...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q4. How would you react and address a situation if someone is not performing their work duties?
  • Ans. 

    Addressing underperformance requires empathy, clear communication, and a structured approach to support improvement.

    • Assess the situation: Observe the employee's work and identify specific areas of underperformance.

    • Initiate a private conversation: Approach the employee in a non-confrontational manner to discuss your observations.

    • Listen actively: Allow the employee to share their perspective and any challenges they may b...

  • Answered by AI

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Interview Questionnaire 

4 Questions

  • Q1. Cqa and cpp and their range for different stages in oral manufacturing.
  • Ans. 

    Cqa and cpp are critical quality attributes and critical process parameters respectively used in oral manufacturing.

    • Cqa refers to the physical, chemical, biological, or microbiological property or characteristic that should be within an appropriate limit, range, or distribution to ensure the desired product quality.

    • Cpp refers to the process parameter that must be maintained within a narrow range to ensure the desired p...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Problems during tablet and capsule manufacturing.
  • Q3. Quality management system
  • Q4. Engineering batch, Validation batch and placebo batch

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be presentable and attentive to the interviewer ,
Might have sound knowledge about manufacturing process, compliance and QMS elements

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I applied via Referral and was interviewed in May 2021. There were 5 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

2 Questions

  • Q1. NMR spectroscopy
  • Q2. As per sop process told me

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Good

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Feb 2021. There were 3 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Family back ground, inter personnel behavior, Salary discussiom
  • Q2. Problems during manufacturing of tablets at different stages. Qualification /Validation of Equipment/process
  • Ans. 

    Problems during tablet manufacturing and equipment/process qualification/validation.

    • Common problems during tablet manufacturing include issues with tablet compression, coating, and packaging.

    • Equipment and process qualification/validation is necessary to ensure consistent quality and compliance with regulations.

    • Examples of equipment validation include calibration of instruments and testing of equipment performance.

    • Proce...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Handling of change control & Deviation.
  • Ans. 

    Change control & deviation are critical aspects of project management. Proper handling ensures project success.

    • Establish a change control board to review and approve changes

    • Document all changes and deviations

    • Assess the impact of changes on project scope, schedule, and budget

    • Communicate changes to all stakeholders

    • Implement changes only after approval

    • Monitor and control changes to ensure they do not negatively impact the...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Easy interview basic knowledge must
Good team player must
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About your experience

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Don't join the company
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Process Validation related.
  • Ans. Description of process validation and impact
  • Answered Anonymously
  • Q2. CPP parameters description and impact on which CQA
  • Ans. 

    CPP parameters refer to Critical Process Parameters which have a significant impact on Critical Quality Attributes (CQA) in manufacturing processes.

    • CPP parameters are specific process variables that must be controlled within a certain range to ensure product quality.

    • Examples of CPP parameters include temperature, pressure, flow rate, and mixing speed.

    • The impact of CPP parameters on CQA can be seen in the final product ...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Stability studies for pharmaceutical products.
  • Q4. Annual report submission procedure for usfda approved products.
  • Ans. 

    The annual report submission procedure for USFDA approved products involves compiling data on product performance, safety, and compliance with regulations.

    • Compile data on product performance, safety, and compliance with USFDA regulations

    • Submit the annual report to the USFDA within the specified deadline

    • Include information on any changes in manufacturing processes or product labeling

    • Ensure all data submitted is accurate...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Reason for leaving the job
  • Ans. For better opportunity and diversity in my career.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Gain knowledge about the pharmaceutical industries.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed in Nov 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Does global warming leads the world into destruction or Scientists will find out ways and means to face this issue,?

Round 2 - Case Study 

Sudden fall of sales of a high demand product because of an article published in a world famous medical journal Lancet (example)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mentally prepare for 100% dedication to Pfizer
Be thorough about product knowledge
Be 100% professional as a Pfizeride
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Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in Mar 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Sap T code
  • Q2. What are your experiences with customer handling? I have 12 years Customer handling
  • Q3. Logistics department
  • Q4. Logistics department handling to deliver time to time with customer satisfaction.
  • Q5. MIS Data handling and reporting

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Hi I'm serching to job

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2022.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is qualification of m/c in packing. Tell me flow process, which way u did qualification in your previous company.
  • Ans. 

    Qualification of machine in packing and flow process

    • Qualification of machine in packing involves testing and validating the machine's performance and capabilities

    • Flow process includes steps like installation, operational testing, performance testing, and documentation

    • In my previous company, we followed a qualification protocol that included IQ, OQ, and PQ stages

    • We also conducted periodic requalification to ensure the m...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is OEE, SHIFT WISE SHOW ME OEE CALCULATIONS.
  • Ans. 

    OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) measures manufacturing productivity by evaluating availability, performance, and quality.

    • OEE = Availability x Performance x Quality.

    • Availability = (Operating Time / Planned Production Time) x 100%.

    • Performance = (Actual Output / Ideal Output) x 100%.

    • Quality = (Good Output / Total Output) x 100%.

    • Example: If a machine runs for 8 hours (480 minutes) but is down for 1 hour, availability...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How r u doing the change part validation & its process. What is action plan if leak test failed in blisters.
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why u want to leave the company. What is your CTC & etc.
  • Ans. 

    I seek new challenges and growth opportunities that align with my career goals and aspirations.

    • Desire for professional growth: I feel that I have reached a plateau in my current role and am eager to take on new challenges.

    • Alignment with career goals: The new position aligns better with my long-term career aspirations in management.

    • Company culture: I am looking for a work environment that fosters innovation and collabor...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be confident & be truth. Always share to the point answers.
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Regarding my PhD work and industrial work
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Sallery and relocation

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AstraZeneca Interview FAQs

How to prepare for AstraZeneca Assistant Manager interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at AstraZeneca. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at AstraZeneca expect are Recruitment, Healthcare, Pharmacy, Data Analytics and Risk Management.

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