I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at Roche (Basel) in Jan 2015
Interview
long timelines for the response. In addition most likely not to be successful if you are not a referral - it seems the preference is that the managers will ask to interview the candidates that they know rather than a preselected filter from the recruiters
I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at Roche (London, England) in Nov 2015
Interview
Applied physically to the company and had a call back within 1 week for a phone interview which took 10 mins and then a face to face interview within 2 days
I applied through an employee referral. I interviewed at Roche (Mississauga, ON)
Interview
Interview was with the Human Resources manager. It was by phone. It felt very rushed. A quick check list of sorts. There were no/few behavioural questions. It lasted about 25 minutes only even though was told would be about 40 minutes.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you know about (this therapeutic area) environment?
Describe what would go into a Brand Plan?
Any issues with medical?
Why did you leave your last job?
Any launch experience?