Cepheid Program Manager Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 7 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Cepheid.
Cepheid
Senior Program Manager
Senior Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Panel Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Case Presentation
The interview process involved three main parts: first, an HR pre-screening call. Then, there was a more in-depth 1-on-1 with the Line Manager, focusing on past experiences and hypothetical scenarios. Finally, a case study was presented to a panel.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you elaborate on the Channel Strategy?
Cepheid
Program Manager
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 6 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
The interview process involved meeting with 6 people throughout the day, with each meeting lasting from half an hour to an hour. This included a meeting with the Hiring Manager. I had two good phone interviews prior to this. It seemed like a nice company with a clinical focus, but HR was a bit disorganized. They promised lunch but it didn't happen. Ultimately, they decided to downgrade the position from Program Manager to two Project Manager roles. I did not receive an offer.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you describe your management techniques?
Cepheid
Program Manager
Senior Difficult Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a 30 min chat with the recruiter where the job sounded like a good match for my background. Then, I had a 30 min interview with the hiring manager, and it was pretty bad. The HM didn't even say hi or ask about me. They just started grilling me about the company, the tech's biochemical mechanism, and super specific program management details. They were really aggressive and talked down to me. It's hard to imagine they manage programs well with such poor people skills.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you explain the biochemical mechanism of the company's core technology?
Cepheid Program Manager Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Cepheid interview reports.
“Could you explain the biochemical mechanism of the company's core technology?”
Read reports →“Can you elaborate on the Channel Strategy?”
Read reports →“What does success look like for someone in this position?”
Read reports →“What value can you bring to our organization?”
Read reports →“Can you describe your management techniques?”
Read report →“Can you share some of your previous experience that aligns with the requirements of this role?”
Read report →“How would your past experiences be applicable to this role?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 7 Cepheid interview reports.