Bristol Myers Squibb Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
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Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Bristol Myers Squibb.
Bristol Myers Squibb
Scientist
Entry Easy Positive experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
It started with an HR phone call to go over basic info like visa sponsorship and salary expectations. Then, I had a virtual interview with the hiring manager. We did introductions, they explained their work, and I introduced myself.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you introduce yourself?
- What do they do?
- Can you tell me why you're interested in this role?
Bristol Myers Squibb
Principal Scientist
Staff Average Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Technical screen Background check
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The process was pretty laid back, starting with a whole day of interviews that lasted about 5 hours. Later on, there was a video call with the hiring manager. The folks I met seemed nice. It got a bit uncomfortable when the topic of recent departures came up. I reached out to HR and the hiring manager a few weeks after applying, but didn't hear back. Then, after waiting 24 days, I saw my application was no longer being considered. It would have been great to get even a brief email saying they were moving forward with someone else.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- What are some typical questions you might ask in this field?
- Are there any particularly challenging problems you've encountered?
Bristol Myers Squibb
Scientist
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Presentation Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Presentation Behavioral
I applied for a scientist role in a flow cytometry group in late 2021. The hiring manager contacted me within a couple of weeks to schedule a phone screen for mid-November. After that went well, she mentioned needing to go through their hiring acquisitions department, which ended up taking until February 2022 to get a response. I'd emailed the manager in December for an update but got no reply. Once I finally heard back from the hiring team, things moved along, and MS Teams interviews were set up with the relevant folks at BMS. The initial plan was to have interviews back-to-back on the same day without a lunch break, but due to scheduling conflicts, they were split over two Fridays. The first interview day was mostly standard, except for one interviewer, the department director. He mistakenly thought I'd already given my seminar and asked a basic question about T cells, while also not having his camera on. The second interview day involved one-on-one conversations and my seminar. One interviewer was a recent hire who seemed unsure about many aspects of BMS. A scheduling mix-up also occurred with the seminar room, and I had to be directed to the correct one by the hiring manager after waiting for a while, despite the schedule indicating applicants should be directed to their next room. I gave my seminar, which seemed to go well with good discussion. I was told a decision would be made the following week. It's now been three weeks with no word, and my follow-up email to the hiring manager was also ignored. I'm certain I won't get the job and will eventually receive a generic rejection email.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Tell me about flow cytometry and management.
- The questions were generally about fit with the group.
- Can you tell me more about flow cytometry?
Bristol Myers Squibb Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Bristol Myers Squibb interview reports.
“What key factors should be taken into account for upstream mammalian cell culture operations?”
Read reports →“What presented the biggest difficulties during the development of this assay?”
Read reports →“What is the most critical factor in drug development, in your opinion?”
Read reports →“Regarding the assay used to assess your drug, what led to its selection, and do you consider it the optimal method?”
Read reports →“What are your thoughts on potential control experiments for this scenario?”
Read report →“Can you share a piece of advice you still find valuable today?”
Read report →“Based on the job description, what qualities do you think we are seeking in a Scientist?”
Read report →“Could you elaborate on the reagents or kits you utilized and the reasoning behind those choices?”
Read report →“Have you ever had to convince another person of your ideas?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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