Envié una solicitud electrónica. Acudí a una entrevista en AstraZeneca (Gothenburg) en may 2020
Entrevista
There were two interviewers who first introduced them self and explained what they do at the company and detailed about their projects. They also explained me the interview process for example first round and second round. Then they asked about me and asked questions which I will mention below. After they finished what their questionnaire they gave me time to ask them anything I want to know.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
What is AstraZeneca for you? (it is very important you prepare a honest answer prior to the interview)
They asked me questions such as,
1. one thing that you are proud of in your career
2. what is the challenging project you faced
3. what you enjoy the most in the lab examples-bench work, writing, presentation, result, prize or award
4. how do you plan your projects
5. how do you go about your plan
6. how do you handle stress
Envié una solicitud electrónica. Acudí a una entrevista en AstraZeneca
Entrevista
There are a total of three rounds: video assessment, HR interview, technical interview, cultural interview, and presentation. The last three are scheduled for a single day. The cultural interview involves selecting questions based on the company's culture.
Application Submission
Fellows typically apply through a centralized portal (e.g., RPIF) or directly through company job postings. Materials usually include:
CV/resume
Letter of intent
Transcript (unofficial is often acceptable initially)
Letters of recommendation (some programs request these later)
Initial Screening Interview
Selected candidates are invited for a first-round interview, usually virtual, to assess general fit and communication skills. Expect behavioral questions and "Why this fellowship?" type of questions.
Functional Area Interview(s)
If you advance, you'll have 1–3 interviews with specific departments (e.g., medical affairs, marketing, regulatory, clinical development). These can be:
One-on-one or panel format
Include case questions or role-specific scenarios
Focused on your interest and fit for the team
Final Round Interviews / Matching Process
Depending on the program, you may:
Have a final interview round with leadership or cross-functional teams
Enter a matching or ranking process, especially in RPIF, where both candidates and companies rank preferences
Offer Stage
Offers may be extended shortly after final interviews or match announcements. You're typically given a short window (24–48 hours) to accept.
Envié una solicitud electrónica. El proceso duró 4 semanas. Acudí a una entrevista en AstraZeneca (Gothenburg) en feb 2025
Entrevista
After CV, motivion and reference letters submission, I went to a 30 minute virtual interview, with the two main responsibles for the project, divided in 3 parts: Presentation, presentation of the work and questions, introduction to the Postdoctoral program.
Preguntas de entrevista [1]
Pregunta 1
Technical question to address how I would manage some potential problems.