I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals in Oct 2021
Interview
Phone screen with HR, followed by a 40 minute Zoom with HM. Progressed to multiple 30-45 minute interviews over Zoom with other members of the team, including a virtual presentation of my research.
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Why are you looking to switch roles? What are your overall career goals?
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, MA) in Oct 2022
Interview
The interview process was straightforward and fully virtual, conducted via Microsoft Teams without any onsite meetings. It began with an initial HR screening, followed by a detailed conversation with the hiring manager. I was then invited to give a virtual presentation on my previous work, after which I had follow-up interviews with senior team members. The process concluded with a formal offer. The experience was efficient, well-coordinated, and professionally managed throughout.
Principal Scientist applicants have rated the interview process at Takeda Pharmaceuticals with 3.5 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 50% positive. To compare, the company-average is 63.1% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Principal Scientist roles take an average of 66 days to get hired, when considering 2 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Takeda Pharmaceuticals overall takes an average of 31 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Takeda Pharmaceuticals as a Principal Scientist according to 2 Glassdoor interviews include:
Phone interview: 20%
Group panel interview: 20%
Presentation: 20%
One on one interview: 20%
Skills test: 10%
Background check: 10%
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