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Novartis Data Scientist Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 16 Sep 2023

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Data Scientist Interview Questions & Answers

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posted on 16 Sep 2023

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

I applied via Referral and was interviewed in Mar 2023. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your experience
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. ML questions and basic concept
  • Q2. Statistics mean median mode
  • Q3. Tell me about the t statistics
  • Ans. 

    t statistics is a measure used in hypothesis testing to determine if there is a significant difference between the means of two groups.

    • t statistics is used when the sample size is small and the population standard deviation is unknown.

    • It is calculated by dividing the difference between the sample means by the standard error of the difference.

    • The t statistic follows a t-distribution, which takes into account the degrees...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - Coding Test 

Python code to sort the string

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2020. There were 4 interview rounds.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Linear regression , Linear regression assumption , market mix model , SQL joins
  • Q2. Puzzle, guess estimate
  • Q3. Project related questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on basic Ml algorithm
Linear regression
Logistics regression
Difference between bagging and boosting

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I appeared for an interview before Feb 2021.

Round 1 - HR 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Share details of your previous job.
  • Q2. Why are you looking for a change?
  • Q3. Tell me about yourself.
Round 2 - Assignment 

House price prediction

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About data, data science and Pharma domain

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Prepare with your coding skills and get ready for practical assignment
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Nlp related stuff

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview before Jul 2024, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Why do you want to join Sun?
  • Ans. 

    I want to join Sun to leverage my data science skills in a dynamic environment that fosters innovation and impactful solutions.

    • Sun's commitment to innovation aligns with my passion for using data to drive meaningful change.

    • I admire Sun's focus on sustainability and would love to contribute to projects that promote environmental responsibility.

    • The collaborative culture at Sun excites me, as I believe teamwork enhances c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe a situation where you had to navigate a difficult challenge
  • Ans. 

    Faced a data quality issue that impacted project timelines, requiring collaboration and innovative solutions to overcome it.

    • Identified data inconsistencies in a critical dataset during a project.

    • Collaborated with data engineers to trace the source of the errors.

    • Implemented a data validation process to ensure accuracy moving forward.

    • Communicated transparently with stakeholders about the delay and the steps being taken.

    • S...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be honest, transparent. Sun loves people who are humble and put the business and team before the individual.

What are the roles & responsibilities of a Data Scientist at Novartis?

Data Management Leadership

  • Provide leadership across clinical trials
  • Coordinate activities of data management teams
  • Ensure adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Tough not easy , solve leet code problems

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Solve leet code problems

Novartis HR Interview Questions

46 questions and answers

Q. What barriers have you encountered?
Q. What do you expect from your manager?
Q. Will you quit if you get a better opportunity?

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Questions on excel, six Sigma.
Are these interview questions helpful?
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Job Fair and was interviewed in Apr 2023. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Excel shortcut keys?
  • Q2. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF DATA ANALYST?
  • Q3. What are the skills need for data analyst?
  • Ans. 

    Skills needed for data analyst include strong analytical skills, proficiency in data analysis tools, programming knowledge, and communication skills.

    • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data sets

    • Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, R, etc.

    • Programming knowledge to manipulate and analyze data effectively

    • Communication skills to present findings and insights to stakeholders

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Data Analyst interview:
  • CONCENTRATION
  • BODY LANGUAGE
  • BOLD TO ANSWER
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - As a fresher...my suggestion is...before going to interview please note that...they may have prepared to ans for your question...they concentrate more on subject related...bcz in this universe skills may offered by the company as well..so their is no need for asking more ques related to academic...along with this you should tell about what is current situation...which skills they should adopt like that..this is very much helpful for them to be confident while attending another interviews ....Thank you
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed before Mar 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Case Study 

Complete discuss about college project

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Dr. Reddy's Data Analyst interview:
  • SQL
  • Data Science
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be calm and confident

I applied via Approached by Company and was interviewed before Jun 2021. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
View all tips
Round 2 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How many years you stay in this organisation?
  • Ans. This organisation is really good, if I thought I will continues upto retirement.
  • Answered Anonymously

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Great organization and having better system

Novartis Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Novartis Data Scientist interview?
Novartis interview process usually has 4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Novartis interview process are Resume Shortlist, HR and One-on-one Round.
How to prepare for Novartis Data Scientist 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 Novartis. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Novartis expect are Clinical Data Management, Python, User Acceptance Testing, Machine Learning and GCP.
What are the top questions asked in Novartis Data Scientist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Novartis Data Scientist interview -

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  2. Project related questi...read more
  3. Linear regression , Linear regression assumption , market mix model , SQL join...read more

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

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Novartis Data Scientist Salary
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₹6 L/yr - ₹34 L/yr
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based on 13 reviews

3.5/5

Rating in categories

2.9

Skill development

3.7

Work-life balance

3.5

Salary

3.4

Job security

3.8

Company culture

3.0

Promotions

3.5

Work satisfaction

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