Novartis Clinical Research Associate interview questions
based on 9 ratings - Updated Jul 15, 2025
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Clinical Research Associate applicants have rated the interview process at Novartis with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 66.7% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Clinical Research Associate roles take an average of 60 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Novartis overall takes an average of 21 days.
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Novartis
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The process was very fast, response to sending the resume was fast, they were cooperative & explained all the details of the job description. The environment was welcoming and a bit traditional
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Questions regarding flexibility for movement which was required for position
I applied through other source. The process took 4 months. I interviewed at Novartis
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Two phone interviews then a face-to-face with managers who flew to my city rather than flying me out. Then one last interview with a department head level, then came my offer.
I interviewed at Novartis (Richmond, VA) in Apr 2017
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I was contacted by a staffing agency regarding the position. They presented my credentials and qualifications to Novartis. Two weeks later I was informed that Novartis had interest in me. I had an initial phone interview and then two weeks later an in-person interview. One week later I was informed that due to internal events that I was no longer able to be considered for hire. Then, ten days later I was contacted again, asked if I was still available and interested for employment. And, I gladly accepted their offer.
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Question 1
Tell me about a time when you made a mistake? What did you do in response and what was the outcome?