Seagen Interview Questions
& Process

HR reached out to chat about the role and asked some direct behavioral questions. Then I had a great talk with the hiring manager, though they seemed to be after something very specific that wasn't clear from the job description. After that, I did a panel interview which included a 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session and then some one-on-one chats with more senior scientists and directors. The hiring manager's questions were mainly technical, and I liked their focus on detail and my work. The one-on-one chats were pretty chill, mostly just them asking questions and me answering. It was mostly enjoyable, though one interviewer was quite blunt about me 'lacking industrial experience for this position', making it a bit awkward.

The interview process felt very professional and like they respected me. It started with a phone screening, then a video chat with HR, followed by a seminar presentation, and finally one-on-one interviews with the hiring team. This included talking to both junior and senior scientists and managers. The interviewers asked good questions that really tested my scientific knowledge and how well I can work with others. They looked at my qualifications from different angles, and I felt like they assessed me fairly and treated me with respect the whole time. All in all, it was a good experience where I could show off my skills and also learn about the company's vibe and the team.

The interview process was long. First, a recruiter reached out for a screening call to see if I checked their boxes. Then I spoke directly via zoom with the hiring manager to see if myself and them thought it would be good to continue. Finally, I had a panel interview that lasted about 3 hours. That was a little crazy. I didn’t feel like the panel interview was necessary, because everyone asked me the same questions. After that, I was told I would get an offer but had to provide 3 references and pass a background check prior to them sending the official offer. Again, a little weird. It would’ve been nice to have known that step would come after the panel interview. However, I would say everyone I met along the way was really nice and honest.

The hiring process for the role in Zug was quite extended, taking nearly three months from the initial phone call. There were periods of silence where I received no updates on the next steps or my application status. The process involved several stages: first, an interview with the recruiter, followed by an interview with the hiring manager. Then, there was a series of virtual interviews, each lasting between 30 to 45 minutes, totaling five interviews with what I believe were eight different individuals. Some issues arose during the process, such as incorrect meeting invites being sent, causing interviewers to be late, or dates being rescheduled. Additionally, some interviewers seemed to think I was applying for a different position. Despite these hiccups, all the people I spoke with were very pleasant. I got a good overall impression of the company and its employees. It was a significant advantage that the interviewers' feedback about the company was consistent across the board and that I gained a better understanding of the company by speaking with numerous people, rather than just the hiring manager. The interviewers came from various departments, so their questions, though all behavior-based, varied in focus.