Medical Science Liaison (MSL) applicants have rated the interview process at AstraZeneca with 3.4 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 43% positive. To compare, the company-average is 60.2% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Medical Science Liaison (MSL) roles take an average of 64 days to get hired, when considering 7 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at AstraZeneca overall takes an average of 36 days.
Common stages of the interview process at AstraZeneca as a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) according to 7 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 18%
One on one interview: 18%
Background check: 14%
Presentation: 11%
Phone interview: 11%
Personality test: 11%
Group panel interview: 11%
Other: 4%
Drug test: 4%
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I applied online. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Rio de Janeiro) in Nov 2025
Interview
Todo o processo seletivo é bastante sério e difícil. A entrevista com gestor da vaga foi um grande desafio com perguntas de caráter pessoal e comportamental. O único ponto negativo foi a demora/falta de retorno entre as fases e clareza sobre feedback.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Uma das perguntas foi: "Como você faria ao lidar com uma KOL de difícil acesso/ resistente ao produto?"
It was easy then hard. The HR and hiring manager interview went well until the panel interview which I had to present, I went a bit over and didn't get to ask the questions I wanted
Interviews for an MSL position at AstraZeneca include four stages:
1. an initial conversation with the recruiter,
2. a Zoom interview with the recruiter and a senior MSL,
3. an on-site simulation that includes presenting a scientific paper and answering related questions, and
4. a final interview with a senior manager and the Head of Medical.
Overall, the process is very clear. It is somewhat long, but the overall experience is very positive.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is the thing that annoys you most about people?
• What are your weaknesses?
• What are your strengths?
• What is an MSL?
• Describe a situation in which you faced a conflict and how you resolved it.
• Describe a situation in which you experienced a heavy workload and how you managed it.
Achei o processo bem interessante e muito acolhedora a entrevista com o RH. Porém, nunca mais me deram um feedback (mesmo que negativo). Gostaria de ter tido alguma posição pois isso gera muita expectativa. Ficar sem saber se deu certo ou errado, se o processo continua ou foi interrompido não é legal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Perguntas tranquilas para saber se você está alinhado com a vaga. Tiveram duas perguntas em inglês.