
Janssen 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 Janssen.
Scientist
It was quick; involved a presentation and a fit discussion. Didn't get much chance to meet others on the team, but it was still a good experience. Make sure you know your science well and are ready for questions from the team and discussion topics.
- What are your plans for your future career moves?
Senior Scientist
After connecting with the recruiter and hiring manager, I went through a full day of interviews that included a research presentation. The interviewers were great and helped me get a sense of what it's like to work at Janssen.
- Can you elaborate on your thesis research?
- Can you share examples of when you've worked independently?
- Can you share examples of when you've worked as part of a team?
Scientist
I applied online. First, there was a phone interview with HR, which took about 1-2 weeks to get scheduled. Then, the following week, I had a phone interview with the Hiring Manager where they asked questions based on my CV. After that, the next week, I had an onsite interview in Springfield, PA. This involved a 45-minute presentation followed by 15 minutes of questions, and then a 30-minute individual meeting with each group member. They said the reason for not selecting me was that they found another candidate who was a better overall fit.
- Can you explain your motivations for transitioning from academia?
Janssen Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Janssen interview reports.
“What makes you want to join Janssen?”
Read reports →“Can you elaborate on your thesis research?”
Read reports →“Can you explain your motivations for transitioning from academia?”
Read reports →“What are your R&D interests?”
Read reports →“Could you explain the lab techniques utilized in your past project?”
Read report →“Can you describe a time you had to deal with a difficult coworker?”
Read report →“What are your plans for your future career moves?”
Read report →“What is your motivation for seeking a new job opportunity?”
Read report →“What are your primary motivators in your professional endeavors?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 20 Janssen interview reports.