I sent in the required materials and was contacted fairly quickly. I was given a map and instructions on where the interview would be held. I meet with 8-10 people. They interviewed me individually for bout 30-40 minutes each. It was a long day. I broke for lunch with several of the the associate scientists. They where very full of information. While I was not offered a position due to having a lack of experience the manager was very kind and let me know with in days. She even told me to mention her to any hiring manager with in the company if I am ever selected for an interview at another department. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to them explain some of the projects they are most passionate about. Truly a group of people very passionate about science and discovering new things.

I had a disappointing interview experience during a panel interview with Ligand Binding Assay team in Pfizer. After being told following my second interview that I was “passionate and enthusiastic” and that I was being moved forward, I expected a collaborative and role focusing discussion. Instead, the panel interview felt more like an interrogation. Interviewers repeatedly went through my resume word for word, questioning minor details rather than discussing the role, team, or how my skills would contribute to the role until I asked them follow up questions. There was little opportunity for meaningful dialogue or to demonstrate technical depth beyond what was clearly stated on my resume. The experience gave the impression that the panel was more focused on extracting information rather than genuinely assessing fit. Additionally, after the interview, I followed up politely requesting feedback and did not receive any response, which felt unprofessional given the time and preparation invested. I would encourage future candidates to be prepared for very rigid questioning and limited discussion about growth, expectations, or team culture.