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Updated 31 Jul 2025
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A Project Lead, Pharmacovigilance Operations was asked 4mo ago
Q. Have you had any experience with aggregate reporting?
Ans. 

I have extensive experience in aggregate reporting within pharmacovigilance, ensuring compliance and safety monitoring.

  • Conducted periodic safety update reports (PSURs) for multiple products, analyzing data trends.

  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to compile data for risk management plans.

  • Utilized statistical software to assess adverse event data and identify signals.

  • Presented aggregate findings to regulator...

A Java Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What is HQL?
Ans. 

HQL stands for Hibernate Query Language, a query language similar to SQL but used for Hibernate ORM framework.

  • HQL is used to perform database operations in Hibernate ORM framework.

  • It is similar to SQL but operates on Hibernate objects instead of database tables.

  • HQL queries are written in Hibernate-specific syntax.

  • Example: 'FROM Employee e WHERE e.department = :dept'

  • HQL queries are translated into SQL queries by Hi...

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A Java Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Is SQL necessary for your project?
Ans. 

SQL is necessary for most projects involving databases to manage and query data efficiently.

  • SQL is essential for creating, updating, and querying databases in most projects.

  • Without SQL, it would be challenging to interact with databases and retrieve specific data.

  • Examples of SQL commands include SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE.

  • SQL can help optimize database performance and ensure data integrity.

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A Java Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What are cross joins?
Ans. 

Cross joins are a type of join operation in SQL that combines each row from one table with each row from another table.

  • Cross joins do not have a join condition specified, resulting in a Cartesian product of the two tables.

  • They can be used when you want to combine every row from one table with every row from another table.

  • Cross joins can lead to a large result set if the tables being joined have many rows.

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A Java Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What are views?
Ans. 

Views in Java are user interface components that display data from a model in a specific format.

  • Views are used to represent the user interface in Java applications.

  • They display data from a model in a visually appealing format.

  • Examples include buttons, text fields, labels, and checkboxes.

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A Java Developer was asked 9mo ago
Q. What is the difference between delete and truncate?
Ans. 

Delete removes rows one by one, while truncate removes all rows at once.

  • Delete is a DML command, while truncate is a DDL command.

  • Delete can be rolled back, while truncate cannot be rolled back.

  • Delete fires triggers, while truncate does not fire triggers.

  • Delete is slower as it logs individual row deletions, while truncate is faster as it logs the deallocation of the data pages.

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Parexel International HR Interview Questions

4 questions and answers

Q. How knowledgeable are you about this role?
Q. What innovations do you believe you can bring to the table?
Q. Have you had any experience working in medical monitoring activities?
A Software Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Explain the difference between GET and POST APIs in REST.
Ans. 

GET and POST are HTTP methods used in REST APIs for retrieving and sending data.

  • GET method is used to retrieve data from a server

  • POST method is used to send data to a server

  • GET requests are idempotent, while POST requests are not

  • GET requests should only be used for retrieving data, not for modifying data

  • Example: GET request to retrieve a list of users - GET /users

  • Example: POST request to create a new user - POST /...

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A Software Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Explain how to insert and select data in MySQL.
Ans. 

Insert and select data in MySQL using SQL queries

  • Use INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...); to insert data

  • Use SELECT * FROM table_name; to select all data from a table

  • Use SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; to select specific data based on a condition

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A Software Engineer was asked 12mo ago
Q. Given two strings, write a Java function to determine if they are anagrams of each other.
Ans. 

Java program to check if two strings are anagrams

  • Create a function that takes two strings as input

  • Convert both strings to character arrays and sort them

  • Check if the sorted arrays are equal to determine if they are anagrams

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A Senior Financial Analyst was asked
Q. What do you think the role of a trusted business advisor is?
Ans. 

A trusted business advisor plays a crucial role in providing strategic financial guidance and support to help the organization achieve its goals.

  • Provides strategic financial guidance to help the organization achieve its goals

  • Offers insights and recommendations based on financial analysis

  • Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand their needs and provide tailored solutions

  • Acts as a trusted partn...

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Parexel International Interview Experiences

80 interviews found

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Apr 2021. There was 1 interview round.

Interview Questionnaire 

1 Question

  • Q1. Aptitude , logical reasoning, English, quantitative aptitude these topics are covered as main aspects in the online exam.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - My sincere suggestion to everyone is get ready thoroughly for these kind of exams as it initially concentrates on aptitude and reasoning and english.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Is sql necessary for your project ?
  • Q2. What is Hql ?
  • Q3. What are views ?
  • Q4. What are cross joins ?
  • Q5. Difference between delete and truncate

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Parexel International Java Developer interview:
  • SQL
  • Advanced Java
  • Spring Framework
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Mostly asked about Sql. and java 8 features. and some what basic annotations of spring boot

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

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

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Normal mathematics, biology, and English.

Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the technical definitions related to pharmacovigilance?
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(9 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Hypertension?
  • Q2. What is difference between Diabetes Insipidus and Diabetes Mellitus?
  • Q3. What are Antimicrobial agents?
  • Q4. What is difference between Rheumatoid arthritis and gout?
  • Q5. What is difference between enzyme and hormone?
  • Q6. What are neurotransmitters? Give example.
  • Q7. What is Alzheimer's disease?
  • Q8. What are allergens?
  • Q9. What are Vaccines?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - They are much more interested in medical terminologies.

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Anagram of two strings in java
  • Q2. Insert and select query in MySQL
  • Ans. 

    Insert and select data in MySQL using SQL queries

    • Use INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, ...); to insert data

    • Use SELECT * FROM table_name; to select all data from a table

    • Use SELECT column1, column2 FROM table_name WHERE condition; to select specific data based on a condition

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Get and Post APIs in rest
  • Ans. 

    GET and POST are HTTP methods used in REST APIs for retrieving and sending data.

    • GET method is used to retrieve data from a server

    • POST method is used to send data to a server

    • GET requests are idempotent, while POST requests are not

    • GET requests should only be used for retrieving data, not for modifying data

    • Example: GET request to retrieve a list of users - GET /users

    • Example: POST request to create a new user - POST /users

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was technical round and there were three panelists. Started with alot of database questions and core java question. Prepare well about your project working in the company. I couldn't clear this round recieved rejection mail after two weeks.

Skills evaluated in this interview

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

I appeared for an interview in Feb 2025.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What are the key activities involved in project management?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response

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

  • Q1. What is the classification of antineoplastic, antiHtn and antidiabetic agents?
  • Q2. What are statins ?
  • Q3. What is your understanding of narrative writing?
  • Q4. What is Pv?
  • Q5. Orphan drug and off label drug
  • Q6. Tell about our company
  • Q7. What motivates you to join Parexel?
  • Q8. What is signal
  • Q9. Phase of clinical trials
  • Q10. What are main 4 criteria
  • Q11. AE vs SAE Vs SUSAR
  • Q12. Solicited vs. Unsolicited Events Differentiation
  • Q13. Challenge and Re-Challenge
  • Q14. Tell me about yourself
  • Q15. How do you handle feedback, and can you provide any examples from your life?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - .
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

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

  • Q1. If you are still persuing Masters they will ask you about your project work so briefly study about your project.
  • Q2. What is PV, PSUR, ICSR
  • Q3. Classification of drugs like NSAIDS, drugs for Arthritis, drugs for Malaria
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in May 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. General introduction about you and your qualification
  • Q2. Testing your subject knowledge
Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Speed, distance, time, probability, permutation, algebra

Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. About your expectation from company
  • Q2. Salary discussion and other terms and conditions

Interview Questions & Answers

user image Bharani Dammavalam

posted on 27 Feb 2025

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

I appeared for an interview in Aug 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Systems design parameters
  • Q2. Experience working with other clinical systems
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Admin scenario based questions

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So, I talked to the HR yesterday about the interview. I asked Please send me the location But their English… bro I was shocked! It was like talking to someone jisne english nahi kuch ar hi seekh liya ho, if the HR’s English is this I can only imagine the rest of the company I decided to drop the interview with this chinese english😶‍🌫️
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How many rounds are there in Parexel International interview?
Parexel International interview process usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Parexel International interview process are Technical, HR and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Parexel International 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 Parexel International. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Parexel International expect are Communication Skills, Project Management, Written Communication, Clinical Research and Clinical Trials.
What are the top questions asked in Parexel International interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Parexel International interview -

  1. What is MedDRA? It's current version? What is ADR/AE? Difference between th...read more
  2. The questions were related to our day to day work that we performed but it was ...read more
  3. What is adverse drug reaction and what is adverse drug ev...read more
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The most common HR questions asked in Parexel International interview are -

  1. Why are you looking for a chan...read more
  2. What are your salary expectatio...read more
  3. What is your family backgrou...read more
How long is the Parexel International interview process?

The duration of Parexel International interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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Overall Interview Experience Rating

3.9/5

based on 52 interview experiences

Difficulty level

Easy 10%
Moderate 83%
Hard 7%

Duration

Less than 2 weeks 69%
2-4 weeks 28%
More than 8 weeks 3%
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