Pfizer Healthcare Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 28 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Pfizer.
Pfizer
Healthcare Representative
Entry Difficult Neutral experience No offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
So far, I've only made it through the first two rounds. After applying, a general regional recruiter will email you to set up a virtual interview. This interview has 12 situational and behavioral questions you answer using a virtual app. Based on my experience, this whole process can take 2 to 10 weeks. You usually have 3 minutes to answer each question, with a 30-second prep time. If you pass that, the local regional manager will call you for a phone interview. It's similar to the virtual one, but the manager might ask you to go over your resume with them and explain how your experience fits the job, or they might ask you the same questions as the virtual interview, but based on personal experiences or your resume. In my experience, the interviewers have been respectful, transparent, and professional. Be ready to impress.
Confirmed questions6 questions
- All questions use the STAR method: Situation, Task, Action, Response. Can you start by telling us about your previous work experience?
- What makes you want to be a Professional Healthcare Representative?
- Describe a situation where you used a creative approach.
Pfizer
Healthcare Representative
Entry Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Onsite Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Other
So, I had 3 interviews in total. The first one was a 25-minute phone screen with the District Business Manager. Then, about two weeks later, I had a face-to-face interview, over lunch, with the District Business Manager and another manager. The week after that, I interviewed with the Regional Sales Manager. I got the verbal offer a week and a half later, and the written one three days after that. Definitely get ready, 'cause this industry is tough and competitive. They'll ask you a bunch of behavioral questions. Make sure you have stories about how their drugs helped someone, or even their OTC stuff like Advil. Your brag book is super important to show your success.
Confirmed questions5 questions
- What makes you want to join Pfizer?
- What draws you to pharmaceutical sales as a career?
- Tell me about a time a Pfizer prescription drug made a difference for you or someone you know.
Pfizer
Healthcare Representative
Mid Average Positive experience Accept offer 4 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
Got my application in and they got back to me about 2-3 weeks later. The first interview was a HireVue video thing with some situational questions, you gotta practice those since you only get one shot. Then I had a phone interview with the hiring manager where we went over my resume and they asked more situational questions. After that, it was an in-person meeting with the hiring manager for even more situational questions. The last interview was a phone call with the regional manager, we talked through my resume again and they threw a few more situational questions my way. Definitely ask for the job! It was a good experience overall, took about 2 months from start to finish.
Confirmed questions8 questions
- What draws you to pharmaceutical sales?
- What interests you about Pfizer?
- Can you describe a situation where you demonstrated creativity in your sales strategy?
Pfizer Healthcare Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Pfizer interview reports.
“Share an instance where an over-the-counter Pfizer product like Advil or Emergen-C helped you feel better.”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time a Pfizer prescription drug made a difference for you or someone you know.”
Read reports →“What do you understand the role of a pharma sales representative to entail?”
Read reports →“What was your undergraduate GPA, and can you share your transcript with me?”
Read reports →“When asked if it was a work success or personal success, you can choose whichever you want.”
Read report →“Share a time when you worked hard towards a goal but didn't achieve the outcome you wanted.”
Read report →“Can you share an instance where you might have persisted too long in a situation, making it hard to decide when to stop?”
Read report →“Could you describe a significant sale you lost because you couldn't overcome the customer's objection?”
Read report →“Describe a time you faced challenges in achieving a goal and a time when it was easy.”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 28 Pfizer interview reports.