EMD Serono Scientist Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 5 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at EMD Serono.
EMD Serono
Senior Scientist
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral
It was a two-stage interview. First, I spoke with a recruiter, and then I spoke with the hiring manager. The hiring manager was pretty rude, like implying that because I was laid off, there must be something wrong with me. Then they just ghosted me.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you explain the differences between the transferrin receptor targeted AOCs being developed by companies like Lilly and Dyne?
EMD Serono
Principal Scientist
Staff Average Neutral experience Accept offer 5 rounds
Interview process
Phone screen Take home Phone screen Onsite Presentation
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
It started with a phone interview, then I had to complete a questionnaire, after that there was another phone interview, and finally a full day onsite interview. The onsite day kicked off with a seminar and then consisted of 1 on 1 and 2 on 1 interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Present your past scientific work and the reasoning behind it
EMD Serono
Senior Scientist
Senior Average Positive experience Decline offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Presentation
The interview was easy, though it took the entire day. The people were nice and easy going. I didn't feel much pressure from the work environment or much energy from the culture. Everything seemed slow.
Confirmed questions1 question
- How would you design a synthesis?
EMD Serono Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from EMD Serono interview reports.
“Can you explain the differences between the transferrin receptor targeted AOCs being developed by companies like Lilly and Dyne?”
Read reports →“How would you design a synthesis?”
Read reports →“What motivates your desire to leave your present employer?”
Read reports →“What aspects of your current job do you find least appealing?”
Read reports →“Tell me about your weakness.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 5 EMD Serono interview reports.