Here's how you can showcase your teamwork skills in an R&D interview.

In my experience over years in pharma/BioTech, I found several elements that make you successful in R&D team work interview. Preparation- Research the company culture and tailor your stories to their collaborative values. Prepare STAR Method examples (Situation, Task, Action, Result) focusing on specific teamwork achievements. Highlight your strengths and focus on communication, conflict resolution, adaptability, and celebrating team wins. Present yourself as a problem-solving through teamwork. Be engaging and show enthusiasm for collaboration and a positive attitude. By using these strategies and crafting good examples, you'll effectively demonstrate your teamwork skills in your R&D interview, leaving a good impression.

1. In 2016 we started a project of lab accreditation as per ISO 17025 during this project we observed various differences in our style of working and requirements of ISO 17025 then through collective efforts of the team we were able to manage all non-conformities in our project and during this accreditation process we also got consultancy from another 3rd party which also supported us in improvement.

Avoid phrases like "you should" and use phrases like "I faced this challenge" and "I solved it" more. Because the interviewers are looking for your experiences and skills, how much you have been able to increase the level of technology used in your product. Talking about your participation in projects makes the interviewers realize the team spirit and understand how much your role is effective in obtaining positive results in addition to having problem solving skills.

During a previous project, if your team faced a challenging deadline to develop a new vaccine formulation. Despite initial setbacks, you can collaborate closely, pooling your expertise in virology, immunology, and formulation science. The team member played a key role in facilitating communication between team members, ensuring everyone was aligned on project goals and timelines. By having a supportive and cohesive team environment, you can successfully met the deadline and delivered a promising vaccine candidate.

In one project, you had to transition from leading a small, close team to working within a larger, interdisciplinary group. Despite the change in dynamics, you can quickly be adapted by actively listening to team members' perspectives and adjusting your leadership style to suit the new environment. By embracing different work styles and leveraging the diverse expertise of you colleagues, you will be able to tackle complex challenges more effectively.

In a recent project, you can ensure an effective communication by organizing regular team meetings to discuss progress, address concerns, and allocate tasks. Additionally, you can create detailed project reports summarizing key findings and action items, which helped keep everyone informed and on the same page. This clear and concise communication approach enable you to streamline our workflow and achieve our project objectives efficiently.

During a brainstorming session, your team encountered conflicting opinions regarding the direction of our research project. Instead of dismissing dissenting viewpoints, you can encourage open dialogue and active listening. By facilitating a constructive discussion, you were able to identify common ground and develop a solution that integrated diverse perspectives. This approach has a collaborative atmosphere and strengthen team cohesion.