Novo Nordisk Data 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 Novo Nordisk.
Novo Nordisk
Data Scientist
Senior Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Behavioral
The interview process was quite enjoyable, with a primary focus on assessing cultural fit. There were also some challenging technical questions involved. The process consisted of four rounds: an initial HR screening, a discussion about motivations with the hiring manager, a technical interview, and a competency-based interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- What makes you interested in working for Novo Nordisk?
Novo Nordisk
Data Scientist
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Presentation Group Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Behavioral Presentation Case Group
The process started with reviewing my CV and cover letter. Then I had a first interview which included a presentation about my projects. After that, there was a group task where we had 4 hours to solve a case study. The specifics of the case depended on the stream I chose. We also had to present our conclusions and recommendations to the assessors. I didn't proceed further, but I know there's a final round of interviews.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you explain your motivation for applying to this company?
- What makes you want this specific role?
- Tell me about a weakness you possess.
Novo Nordisk
Data Scientist
Senior Easy Negative experience No offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Take home Technical screen Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Coding Behavioral
It was a bit of a mess, honestly. Started with a culture fit part, then a take-home task. I actually got faulty instructions about how long my presentation should be for that. After that, I had to do an IQ test and a personality test. The vibe felt a bit confrontational, especially when they asked me about why I didn't do well on a part of the IQ test and if I'm diplomatic. Right after that rough patch, they brought up salary expectations. Felt pretty stingy.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you answer some general science questions related to data and biology?
Novo Nordisk Data Scientist Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Novo Nordisk interview reports.
“What's the difference between Sigmoid and softmax?”
Read reports →“What indicators would signal the need to retrain a machine learning model?”
Read reports →“Can you explain the workings of gradient boosting algorithms?”
Read reports →“How do you maintain a machine learning model over time?”
Read reports →“What are the different ways to calculate outliers, as discussed in your presentation?”
Read report →“Can you answer some general science questions related to data and biology?”
Read report →“What makes you interested in working for Novo Nordisk?”
Read report →“Could you describe your personal compass?”
Read report →“What are your perspectives on our company's current data strategy?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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