I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Genentech in Oct 2014
Interview
Submitted application online. About 2 weeks later, got an email from HR asking to set up a telephone interview. Spoke with HR person for about 20 min. He asked when I was available to start and said that they could provide relocation service. Emphasized that I was a top candidate and that I should expect to hear from the hiring manager soon, but then I didn't hear anything else from them.
I got an email by HM after applying for the role and asked me to set a time. 30 min. interview, Person that was interviewing was nice and questions were expected.
asked what I did in my graduate school and a technical question regarding drug molecule they had developed there were no other questions asked, in example behavioral or anything else of this sort
I interviewed at Genentech (South San Francisco, CA)
Interview
-Phone Interview with Hiring Manager (30 minutes):
Discussion focused on technical questions related to your CV and the job description.
-Phone Interview with HR (30 min):
Covers career opportunities, company culture, and behavioral interview questions.
On-Site Interview:
Includes a seminar presentation followed by discussions with the team.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your career goals, and where do you see yourself in the next 3 to 5 years?