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Novartis Associate Analyst Interview Questions and Answers
Novartis Associate Analyst Interview Experiences
6 interviews found
Selected
I applied via Campus Placement
Basic Apti questions and verbal reasoning
Group discussion on a simple topic for 15 minutes
Case study based questions , pen paper round
(1 Question)
- Q1. Interview questions about you , resume, your projects and alot of puzzles
(1 Question)
- Q1. Mostly company questions related to your understanding of company , what they do and lil bit about you
Selected
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 5 interview rounds.
Smooth process some mcqs and basic tech questions
Our topic was Work from office vs Work from home
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Basic SQL questions
- Q2. Questions related to case study
(2 Questions)
- Q1. Project explanation
- Q2. My hobbies and what i like to do in free time
(2 Questions)
- Q1. About the office environment
- Q2. And about the rellocation
Interview Preparation Tips
- SQL
Selected
I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Dec 2022. There were 5 interview rounds.
It was virtual test having aptitude, reasoning and English
They have a case study one day before the interview to solve and present
(1 Question)
- Q1. Mostly they ask from resume and what you said during your introduction. They mainly focus your attitude and problem solving technique
(1 Question)
- Q1. What’s is your reaction if you are not selected?
I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.
Interview Questionnaire
3 Questions
- Q1. The profits of a bank have been declining, how will you reverse the trend?
- Ans.
To reverse the declining profits of a bank, a few strategies can be implemented.
Analyze the reasons behind the declining profits, such as increased expenses or decreased revenue.
Identify areas of cost reduction, such as optimizing operational processes or renegotiating contracts with suppliers.
Implement strategies to increase revenue, such as launching new products or services, expanding into new markets, or improving ...
- Q2. Standard HR Questions
- Q3. Questions based on current trends in the pharmaceutical industry
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: The first round was an aptitude test consisting of 30 questions that had to be done in 60 mins.There was a negative one-third marking.
Tips: CAT preparation is sufficient to clear the test. I had solved 26 out of 30 questions completely and still had 4 minutes left.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 30
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: This was like any other standard GD.
Tips: Stay actively engaged in the discussion and make valid points and you should be fine.
Duration: 10 minutes
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Everyone would be given the same case study to solve in 45 minutes.After that you will be called for the interview wherein you would have to explain your thought process. I was also asked one guesstimate and 2 puzzles
Tips: If you are familiar with Victor Cheng's videos or Case Interviews Cracked you will do just fine.Also, don't panic if you're unable to solve the puzzles, just think out loud(I was unable to solve both the puzzles)
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I was asked questions primarily about my extra-curricular activities apart from the standard "Why Novartis","Why analyst" etc.
Tips: Just know your resume well and prepare standard HR questions.
Round: Technical + HR Interview
Experience: This was basically a mixture of the standard HR questions and a test of my knowledge of the current trends in the industry.I was also given a mini case study where I had to analyze the rise and fall in drug prices
Tips: Keep up with the news coming out of the pharmaceutical industry.As for the mini case study, there is really no way to prepare for it.It can done if you have a good presence of mind
Skills: Communication And Confidence
College Name: BITS Pilani
I appeared for an interview in Dec 2016.
Interview Questionnaire
14 Questions
- Q1. Based on above problem
- Q2. Tell me about yourself
- Ans.
I am a recent graduate with a degree in finance and a passion for data analysis.
Recent graduate with a degree in finance
Strong interest in data analysis
Experience with financial modeling and forecasting
- Q3. What is the last book that you read? (from resume)
- Ans.
The last book I read was 'Educated' by Tara Westover.
Memoir about a woman who grew up in a strict and abusive household
Focuses on the author's journey to self-education and breaking free from her past
Explores themes of family, education, and resilience
- Q4. You have lots of technical projects. Why analyst instead of R&D?
- Ans.
I enjoy analyzing data and providing insights rather than focusing solely on technical development.
I have a strong interest in understanding trends, patterns, and making recommendations based on data analysis.
I prefer working with data to derive insights and make informed decisions rather than focusing on the technical aspects of research and development.
I believe my skills in data analysis and interpretation are bette...
- Q5. Will you be comfortable shifting to Hyderabad?(Office location)
- Ans.
Yes, I am open to shifting to Hyderabad for the job.
I am open to new opportunities and experiences
I have previously relocated for work and adapted well
I am excited about the prospect of working in a new city like Hyderabad
- Q6. Do you have any questions for me?
- Q7. A question on how to improve profits at different stages of a drug's cycle from R&D to patent expiry.
- Q8. Tell me about yourself.
- Ans.
I am a recent graduate with a degree in Economics and a passion for data analysis and problem-solving.
Recent graduate with a degree in Economics
Passionate about data analysis and problem-solving
Strong analytical skills developed through coursework and internships
- Q9. What are your strengths?
- Ans.
My strengths include strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure.
Strong analytical skills - able to analyze data and draw meaningful conclusions
Attention to detail - meticulous in reviewing work for accuracy
Ability to work well under pressure - can prioritize tasks and meet deadlines effectively
- Q10. Weakness? What are you doing about it?
- Ans.
One of my weaknesses is public speaking. I am actively working on improving by taking public speaking courses and practicing in front of small groups.
Taking public speaking courses
Practicing in front of small groups
Seeking feedback from peers and mentors
- Q11. An instance when things did not go as planned. What did you do about it?
- Ans.
During a project, a key team member unexpectedly left. I reassigned tasks and increased communication to ensure project completion.
Identify the impact of the unexpected event on the project
Reassess the project timeline and resources
Communicate with team members to redistribute tasks and responsibilities
Implement strategies to mitigate the impact and ensure project completion
- Q12. Why Novartis?
- Q13. What do you expect from the company?
- Ans.
I expect the company to provide opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and competitive compensation.
Opportunities for career advancement
Supportive work culture
Competitive compensation and benefits
Clear communication and feedback channels
- Q14. Any questions?
- Ans.
Yes, I have a few questions.
Can you tell me more about the day-to-day responsibilities of an Associate Analyst?
What are the key skills or qualifications you are looking for in a candidate for this role?
Is there room for growth and advancement within the company?
Can you provide any information about the team I would be working with?
What is the company culture like?
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: A normal aptitude test with quant, LR and English. Those who prepared for CAT would find it extremely simple.
Tips: Practice questions from Indiabix. If you have already prepared for CAT, no additional preparation required.
Duration: 1 hour
Total Questions: 45
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: They are looking for clarity in thinking and presentation of arguments. Those who made just one or two solid logical points were selected over those who spoke random stuff for half the time.
Tips: Think for some time and make a logical argument. Do not say something just for the sake of it. Closing arguments would give you brownie points.
Duration: 25 minutes
Round: Problem Statement
Experience: Shortlisted candidates were given 45 minutes to solve the case. We were asked to write down our approach on a sheet that was provided. After allotted time we were asked to submit this sheet along with the question paper. The problem statement did not have any numerical data and thus the solution was theoretical. We were free to make our own assumptions.
Tips: Practice sufficient case study problems from any reliable book(case in point, case interviews cracked). Apparently, the problem that I received was directly picked up from Case in point.
Round: Case Study Interview
Experience: Panel of 2.
I was asked to explain in detail how I approached the given case. They were clearly more interested in my thinking process than my answer as there is no 'correct' answer for such case studies. The interviewers were pretty friendly and nudges you in the right direction when you make minor errors.
The latter part involved few HR questions like
What are your interests?
How will your friends describe you, in one word?
Have you ever been involved in an act of indiscipline?
Give an instance when you failed?
Tips: It is important to understand that there is no single right answer for case studies. What matters is how you think through the problem and communicate it to the panel. It is extremely important to tell the panel about the assumptions you have made and justify them. If they are trying to nudge you in a different direction, get the cue and change your approach instead of arguing with them(Remember, no right answer).
Skills: Communication, Confidence, Logical And Structured Thinking
College Name: BITS Pilani
D.Pragathi
Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. Write a program to find out whether the given string is a palindrome or not
- Ans.
A program to check if a given string is a palindrome or not.
Convert the string to lowercase to ignore case sensitivity.
Remove all non-alphanumeric characters from the string.
Reverse the string and compare it with the original string.
If they are the same, then the string is a palindrome.
- Q2. What if your manager is not satisfied with your performance after six months of your work
Interview Preparation Tips
Experience: It was quite easy and the time given for all these sections was infact surplus.
Tips: One can clear the aptitude test easily if he/she has some practice.
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Questions: 30
Round: Group Discussion
Experience: The GD topics given to us were quite simple and many of us din't find any difficulty in clearing the Group Discussion round.All you need is to be clear and confident in expressing your stand and maintain dignity during the discussion.
Tips: If you can initiate or conclude the group discussion , it would be fetch you extra points.
Round: Problem Statement
Experience: The problem statement given to us involved many statistical data and the names given to the reports,products were also quite confusing.There were two options for us to analyze the situation.I performed the qualitative analysis and few of my friends calculated numerically the profitability and other parameters.The interviewer's do not expect the correct answer from us , they just look at the approach we followed to make our point.
Tips: Read the problem statement carefully without missing any data and eliminate the unwanted information so that you can focus on the objective.
Round: Technical Interview
Experience: I started writing the code for the given program but I lost the continuity in the middle of the program.So I requested the interviewers to understand my logic and condone the syntax errors.They were very much convinced and asked me few questions like Why Novartis? Why Management? etc...
Tips: The interviewer expects the confident answer from you rather than the correct answer.If you don't know the answer to a particular question , you can admit it deliberately.
Round: HR Interview
Experience: I told them that I would ask the manager for buffer time of 2 months wherein I will put all my efforts and accomplish the work assigned to me in a satisfactory manner.If at all , the manager seems unconvinced after my wholehearted performance , then I would quit the job because expecting work from me is the primary responsibility of any employer when they are paying me such a huge compensation.Probably , this may not be the case with me as I would learn from my colleagues and definitely live up to the expectations of my manager.
Tips: Always make sure that your candidature and experiences you have in the past like internships,trainings complement your profile for the position they are looking for.
General Tips: Be yourself.
Skill Tips: Be cool , confident and think logically without being in a haste while answering the interviewers.
Skills: Quantitative Skills, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Spontaneity
College Name: National Institute of Technology , Warangal
Motivation: It is located in Hyderabad and offering good payscale.
Funny Moments: Not many during my selection process.
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Interview Questionnaire
2 Questions
- Q1. What do you mean by friablity.
- Q2. Friability is the condition of being friable.It is a type of testing which is used to test the durability of tablets.
Interview Preparation Tips
(1 Question)
- Q1. Self introduction
(5 Questions)
- Q1. ICH guidline of pharma
- Q2. Self goal with company goal
- Ans.
Aligning personal goals with company goals to drive mutual success
Setting personal goals that contribute to achieving company objectives
Regularly reviewing progress towards both personal and company goals
Seeking opportunities to align individual strengths with organizational needs
Collaborating with team members to ensure collective efforts support company mission
Celebrating achievements that benefit both personal growt...
- Q3. Industrial visit experience
- Ans.
Visited a manufacturing plant to observe production processes and learn about industry practices.
Learned about the different stages of production
Observed how raw materials are transformed into finished products
Interacted with industry professionals to gain insights into the manufacturing sector
- Q4. Family back ground and native information
- Q5. Hobbies and passion
Interview Preparation Tips
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- Q1. Explain me what is u project
- Q2. Explained About my project
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