Genentech Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 1,101 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
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First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Genentech.
Genentech
Supervisor
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
The interview process was pretty straightforward, using a set list of questions to ensure everyone got the same experience. It felt like they were trying to be fair by asking everyone the same thing. There wasn't much back-and-forth, and they didn't really ask follow-up questions. They did a lot of writing down answers and avoided making eye contact.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Describe a situation where you had a disagreement with someone.
Genentech
Postdoctoral Fellow
Mid Average Negative experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The process was a bit disorganized. They initially stated I was a strong candidate but then went silent for months. When I reached out stating I needed to make a decision due to another offer, I received a rejection.
Confirmed questions4 questions
- Could you explain your motivations for joining this position?
- What are your long-term career aspirations?
- What are your thoughts on pursuing a career in industry compared to academia?
Genentech
Intern
Intern Average Positive experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So I had an interview where it was like a behavioral interview, and they asked me stuff about my past work experience. They used "tell me about a time" questions and wanted to hear about working on a team, dealing with challenges, communication, and conflicts.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- Can you describe a project you worked on during your previous internship?
- Could you elaborate on a time you were part of a team?
- Share an experience where you encountered and overcame adversity.
Genentech
Customer Experience Designer
Entry Average Negative experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Take home Technical screen
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
I applied in late May and heard back in early June, it was a smooth start. First, I did a one-way video interview, then a month later, I had a second one-way video interview. Soon after, I was told I didn't get the job. I never got to speak with anyone from the company, which felt impersonal and rude. It was a really discouraging and inhumane process.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Could you present your portfolio using the STAR method?
Genentech Interview Questions
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“Can you explain the difference between odds ratio and hazard ratio for someone without a technical background?”
Read reports →“What would you do if a patient called at 4:50 PM needing an urgent prescription and couldn't get hold of their provider?”
Read reports →“Can you predict the output or identify errors in a given R code snippet?”
Read reports →“How would you approach a scenario where a scientist is eager to publish a discovery, but a patent filing is required first?”
Read reports →“How would you go about generating evidence to demonstrate the value of these specific drugs?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about the current status and future prospects of specific pipeline drugs?”
Read report →“How would you handle a situation where a team member isn't contributing their fair share?”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you had to persuade someone to alter their viewpoint?”
Read report →“Recount a time when you repeatedly had to tell your boss they were wrong, but they ignored you and didn't take your calls. What action did you take?”
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