Vertex Pharmaceuticals Research Scientist interview experience

In one experience, the head of department was willing to talk but the conversation turned unprofessional, including gossip about other people from my company and an awkward discomfort around their hiring arrangement. It also introduced confusion about whether I was being considered for a contract versus full-time role, which made the whole situation feel shaky.

In another, the process felt like it started with normal steps and then drifted into radio silence after I’d already met people who seemed positive. I ended up waiting weeks, following up repeatedly, and only later learned the role