I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at AstraZeneca in Feb 2025
Interview
Engaged with both a Recruiter and an HRBP as part of the process. The conversation with the Recruiter was productive, addressing foundational topics effectively. However, the discussion with the HRBP faced challenges due to contextual misalignment and language barriers, partly attributed to the HRBP’s recent transition to the role in the U.S. The conversation was further hindered by accent differences and unfamiliar terminology, necessitating multiple clarifications. There were no difficult questions - standard HRBP questions. AZ would be better served leaving HR to the end, as embraced by so many other companies.
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Question 1
My summary of what is normally a very simple straight forward question; I had to ask for clarification several times: "give me an example of how you influence and partner with your cross-division peers and cross-functional colleagues."
interviewed for position in the US; scheduling was handled by staff in Mexico; very disorganized; HR person was not forthright when I asked basic questions; I withdrew my interest in the position due to these behaviors
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If I was ok having no direct reports but a lot of goals to achieve
There were four rounds of interviews: HR, hiring manager and manager to whom there is a dotted line, hiring manager’s boss, hiring manager’s boss’s boss. HR was fairly timely in sharing updates.
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Tell us about past experiences doing similar roles.
I applied online. I interviewed at AstraZeneca (Mississauga, ON)
Interview
1st of 5 rounds. Online, with general questions on background and experience. Some scenario questions. Only a single recruiter present. Was very relaxed but professional. Lasted about 30 - 40 minutes total.
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Question 1
How you would build a high performance global team.