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Duke Clinical Research Institute Project Manager Interview Questions
& Process

Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.

Based on 6 interview experiences · FREE TO READ

2.7 Rounds average
Average Typical difficulty
66.7% Positive experience

Candidate interview experiences

First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Duke Clinical Research Institute.

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Project Leader

Operations · more than a year ago

Lead Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical

First, there was an HR phone screen where they asked basic questions about my experience, salary expectations, and work history. Then, I interviewed with the functional group manager who asked high-level questions about my clinical research experience and some behavioral questions. Finally, I interviewed with the project manager. This interview focused on specific project questions to assess my fit for the role.

Confirmed questions4 questions
  • Could you start by telling me about yourself?
  • What is your background in clinical research?
  • Could you describe your project management experience?
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Project Leader

Operations · more than a year ago

Manager Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Panel Group Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

It was a thorough interview process with a panel of upper management. The interview was lengthy and they asked selective questions to determine qualifications. They also covered former experiences, salary expectations, benefits, when to expect a response, the company's mission and goals, and the types of research done here.

Confirmed questions8 questions
  • How do you approach setting priorities?
  • How would you manage situations where PIs are inexperienced and need training?
  • How do you handle difficult employees?
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Senior Project Manager

Operations

Senior Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation

This process takes a long time, sometimes up to 4 months to hire a good person. By the time we get around to making an offer, most good candidates have already taken other jobs or decided it's not worth it.

Confirmed questions1 question
  • How do you manage disagreements

Duke Clinical Research Institute Project Manager Interview Questions

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Formats, difficulty and experience

Across all 6 Duke Clinical Research Institute interview reports.

Interview formats

Behavioral 42.9%
Technical 35.7%
Presentation 14.3%
Group 7.1%

Interview difficulty

Easy 16.7%
Average 50%
Difficult 33.3%

Candidate experience

Positive 66.7%
Neutral 33.3%