What can I expect from Bayer case interview and recruitment day?

Question

Hi all, did anyone have case interview and presentation case with Bayer Inhouse Consulting recently? I just got invited for their recruitment day and looking for some insights on recent experience.

I saw in previous post that they don't change their cases much & someone shared that they had Product Portfolio case (R&D pipeline) & Operations case (sales forecast problems, production bottle neck). I wonder if this is still representative of their case interview style? Any sharing/ insights would be much appreciated!

Thank you :)

Answer 1

Hello!

I agree with other coaches that you should be ready for anything (ofc, this doesn´t mean that you should not try to get previous cases -this for sure will help-, but don´t be sure that they will be repeated)

Written case interviews are indeed becoming very fashionable nowadays as a way to interview!

Remember that the skillset tested is the same than in the "usual" cases, hence, all the practice you may have done totally plays in your favor.

One important point to add is the need to be very 80-20, structured and to the point, since the prep time is very short, so we need discipline with the analysis to have enaugh time to prep the communication strategy.

There are many many entries in thsi same Q&A regarding written cases, hence, I would recommend you to look with the keywords "written case"

Hope it helps!

Cheers,

Clara

Answer 2

Hi there,

I've coached a number of candidates from Bayer!

Yes, in general, they are much more focused on product (drug) portfolio and ops. That said, anything Healthcare is fair game.

It is very risky to assume anything when it comes to interviews…

Learn the process of problem solving, frameworking, and structured thinking and you won't have to guess/memorize/predict everything…because you'll be able to solve anything.

Answer 3

Hey, I recently got an offer at Mckinsey. I'll be happy to give you my two cents and do some prep to help you out. Sh... (read entire answer)

Hey, I recently got an offer at Mckinsey. I'll be happy to give you my two cents and do some prep to help you out. Share your profile so I can dm you. Cheers