I applied online. The process took 6 weeks. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Gaithersburg, MD) in Aug 2023
Interview
Process took about 6 weeks (4 weeks to hear back for interview, 2 weeks to complete interviews). Had 3 total interviews: 1 with HR rep, 1 technical with the hiring manager of the team, and 1 technical/values based panel interview with 6 team members. Interview process was much more relaxed than anticipated. Panel interview, as mentioned in other posts, is probably the most challenging as it was the longest in duration. I interviewed for 2 1/2 hours, and it was much more a discussion of my analytical skills and personal goals rather than formal interview style. Overall good experience, team is very motivated and collaborative.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Tell me about yourself and how your background fits this role. 2. Why AstraZeneca?
Regular QA questions about JD description, self introduction, daily work, challenges, career development in 5 years, expected team environment, strength and weakness. A lot of regular questionsA lot of regular questions
Standard fare in talking to people doing interviews showing off cv. the usual interview that is required to take a job. nothing out of the ordinary. everything you would expect
I applied online. I interviewed at AstraZeneca in Jan 2026
Interview
Interviews were very well organized and hiring manager was very communicative. However after interviewing in-person with the entire team (about 10-12 people for about 4 hours) I was ghosted. The director as they walked me out after interviewing said I would hear back either way in 1-2 weeks. That was three months ago. I almost expect to be ghosted if it was just a zoom interview, but it is disappointing they did not have the courtesy to say that I was not selected when they said I was one of the top candidates during my lengthy in-person interview. Everyone I interviewed with was nice and honest and happy to answer any of the questions I had. Due to both the good and bad, I gave the overall experience a neutral.