The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Novartis (Cambridge, MA) in Oct 2010
Interview
started with a call from the HR asking for a phone interview with the hiring manager. After the phone interview, about two weeks late, went for an on site interview which lasted for a whole day from 9 to 5 including a presentation following by 9 half-hour 1-on-1 interview.
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I applied through an employee referral. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Novartis (HyderÄbÄd)
Interview
Very cordial. First round with hr, then hiring manager, then global manager, then again HR. Could take a month or two for the whole process to complete and receive your offer letter.