Celgene General Intern 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 Celgene.
Celgene
Intern
Intern Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I submitted my CV and cover letter directly to the Senior Scientist's email. A few days later, I got a call for a 1-hour phone interview, which was supposed to be 30 minutes but ran long because the interviewer had so many questions! Then, I was offered an in-person interview within the next week. I met with about 5 other people and had to give a 1-hour presentation on my graduate research. I was also quizzed on two research papers related to the company's research, chosen by the interviewer. They asked a lot of questions!!
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Regarding the research paper I read, what do you see as its strengths?
- Can you elaborate on the specific details of my research presentation?
- I noticed it took you a while to complete your BA, could you explain that?
Celgene
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The on-campus recruiting process involved initial interactions with two recruiters, focusing on personality and fit for different teams. Successful candidates were invited for callback interviews with 3-4 people from a specific group on set dates. However, there was flexibility regarding team preferences. The CEO also personally met with all candidates. Offers were extended within a week after the second round interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What would you do if a project you're working on receives negative FDA reviews?
Celgene
Intern
Intern Easy Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview was mostly behavioral questions. It was pretty conversational, asking why I was interested in Celgene and about my experience leading a team. Nothing too out of the ordinary.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Can you tell me about your most challenging experience?
- What motivated you to apply to Celgene?
- How have you demonstrated leadership while working in a team?
Celgene General Intern Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Celgene interview reports.
“What do you think are the strengths of the research paper I read?”
Read reports →“Regarding the research paper I read, what do you see as its strengths?”
Read reports →“Regarding GMP regulations in a lab setting, do you have any general questions?”
Read reports →“I noticed it took you a while to complete your BA, could you explain that?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a project you're working on receives negative FDA reviews?”
Read report →“What is your experience with cell culture?”
Read report →“Can you discuss the details of my research presentation?”
Read report →“Can you elaborate on the specific details of my research presentation?”
Read report →“What motivated you to apply to Celgene?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Celgene interview reports.