Sanofi

Role: Scientist

College: Not Specified

Interview Date: Around June 2025

Interview Type: Full-Time

Result: Not Specified (one user received an offer)

Difficulty: Medium to Hard (implied by technical depth and presentation)

Rounds: 2+ rounds

Topics Asked: Technical questions, Behavioral questions, Project-based questions, Scientific Presentation

Experience:

The initial interview for a Scientist position was a 30-minute call directly with the hiring manager and a director. This round was described as informal, focusing on self-introduction, position overview, clarification of CV points, quick technical questions core to the role, and motivations for applying. Candidates were also given a chance to ask questions.

A subsequent round involved a more extensive 3-4 hour interview conducted over Zoom. This round consisted of multiple meetings with 2-3 people, followed by a presentation to a larger group of approximately 30 individuals. Technical questions could be surprising and required preparation on the day-to-day aspects of the job. Behavioral questions included topics like how feedback was received from previous PIs and how the candidate engaged with others to complete projects. One candidate mentioned preparing a PowerPoint presentation even if not explicitly asked and subsequently received an offer. Tips included being prepared to speak to everything on the resume and having many questions lined up.