I am based in Australia. The position I applied for is based in Cambridge, UK. The phone interview was setup over an internet booking system - relatively easy to get done. MedImmune HR personnel called my number and we went over some very basic questions, most of which are repeated from the online job application system. It felt like they were just trying to get me talking and get a feel for my basic communication skills. Not many tricky questions were asked. They did ask for an expected salary range, which I just recited what I have already written down in my original application form. In the end I got to ask some general questions but nothing in depth could be gained because the lady is not a specialist of the scientific research field. Entire phone interview lasted ~40 min. In the end she told me my details will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further selection. 2 weeks since then, still waiting for a reply.

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