Ionis Pharmaceuticals Scientist 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 Ionis Pharmaceuticals.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Senior Scientist
Senior Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Onsite
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
The interview process was really organized and well laid out. It started with a phone call with the hiring manager. After that, there was a full day of interviews. It began with a presentation I had to give, and then I had one-on-one meetings with 15 different people. I heard back about the job about a week after the interviews.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you want to apply for this position?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Scientist
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite Group
Interview formats
Behavioral Group
The interview was about four hours long. It was a relaxed experience, with most of the team members met during a lab tour. We met with up to two people at a time. Overall, it was a good experience.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Tell me about a situation where you experienced workplace conflict and how you resolved it.
Ionis Pharmaceuticals
Scientist
Mid Difficult Neutral experience Accept offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I had a phone chat with a manager first, and they asked about my interest in the company and what I'd bring. Then I met the whole team I'd be working with. They wanted to know about my goals and if I'd be a good personality fit. They asked some stuff about past tough experiences but mainly focused on my mindset.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What are your five-year career aspirations?
Ionis Pharmaceuticals Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview reports.
“What are some specific research targets or areas you're interested in pursuing?”
Read reports →“How do you deal with challenging colleagues?”
Read reports →“Are you prepared for a really intense environment?”
Read reports →“What are your five-year career aspirations?”
Read reports →“How do you feel about working in a high-pressure setting?”
Read report →“Tell me about a situation where you experienced workplace conflict and how you resolved it.”
Read report →“What makes you want to apply for this position?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 6 Ionis Pharmaceuticals interview reports.