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Medidata Company Culture
Medidata Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Compensation
A+Executive Team
A+Happiness
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Medidata CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Tarek Sherif
85 /100
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Diversity at Medidata
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at Medidata have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Medidata
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Medidata have rated Compensation, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Medidata eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
44
Medidata employees are 44% more likely to recommend Medidata as a great place to work
| 61% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 22% | Passives |
| 17% | Detractors |
Working at Medidata
Working at Medidata is rated highly by 152 employees, across various culture dimensions. Medidata employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Medidata’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Medidata was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Medidata
A+
Overall Company Culture at Medidata is rated A+
Last updated 8 days ago
Top
5%
Medidata ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Medidata Employee Reviews
Out of 87 Medidata employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Medidata improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 94% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 6% |
Positive Reviews From Medidata Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?We had a great exchange of minds
- What makes you most happy at work?Getting my job done effectively and completely
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Diverse and recognizes talent and encourages growth
Constructive Feedback From Medidata Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More pay to keep fairness
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Identifying bad management practices and reducing the too common displays of favoritism.
Medidata Company Information
Medidata Company Overview
Medidata Solutions delivers cloud-based technology, analytics and benchmarks, designed to transform clinical research for maximum productivity and value.
Medidata was founded in 1999 and its current CEO is Tarek Sherif. Since its inception 27 years ago, Medidata has grown to 1444 employees.
Medidata Mission, Vision & Values
Medidata Mission Statement
Medidata is the leading global provider of cloud-based solutions for clinical research, transforming clinical development through its advanced applications and intelligent data analytics. We are committed to advancing the competitive and scientific goals of our life sciences customers worldwide: more than 700 global pharmaceutical companies; innovative biotech, diagnostic and device firms; leading academic medical centers; and contract research organizations. Our industry-leading technology platform, the Medidata Clinical Cloud®, is the primary technology solution powering clinical trials for 17 of the world's top-25 global pharmaceutical companies, bringing new levels of productivity and quality to the clinical testing of promising medical treatments, from study design and planning through execution, management and reporting.
Medidata Vision Statement
Powering smarter treatments and healthier people.
Medidata Values
- Integrity
- Partnership
- Tenacity
- Nimbleness
- Humility
- Inclusiveness
- Care
| Headquarter | 350 Hudson Street New York City, NY 10014 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mdsol.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | (212) 918-1800 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | MDSO |
| Jobs | www.mdsol.com/en/careers |
| Social Sites |
Medidata Competitors
Medidata competitors include PAREXEL, Veeva, and BioClinica. Medidata ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Medidata compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Medidata Employees
Medidata has 1444 employees. 152 employees at Medidata have reviewed Medidata across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 8 days ago.
Overall, the 152 Medidata employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Medidata are extremely happy with their total compensation at Medidata, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Medidata are extremely happy with their team. 152 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Medidata are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Medidata believe the environment at Medidata is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Medidata is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at Medidata work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Medidata are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Medidata employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Medidata report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Medidata have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
97% of Medidata employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Medidata employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Medidata employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Medidata employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
91% of Medidata employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Medidata - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Medidata is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Medidata employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Medidata KPIs and OKRs
At Medidata 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Medidata's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 11 Medidata employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 8 have said yes.
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Medidata CEO & Leadership
85 /100
Medidata CEO Awards and Recognitions
Tarek’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. With a high CEO score, Tarek Sherif has won the Top 15% Rated CEO in 2016. Medidata’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and employees in the Product department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Medidata’s competitors, Tarek Sherif ranks right above Veeva CEO Peter Gassner. Under Sherif’s leadership, Medidata employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Medidata could stand to see real improvement.
Medidata Leadership
The Medidata Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Tarek Sherif, CFO & Chief Accounting Officer Rouven Bergmann, and Executive VP of Product Development & CTO Julie Iskow
Tarek Sherif CEO / President
Mr. Tarek A. Sherif co-founded Medidata Solutions, Inc., in 1999 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since 2001.... read more
Rouven Bergmann CFO & Chief Accounting Officer
Dr. Rouven Bergmann has been the Chief Financial Officer of Medidata Solutions, Inc. since May 18, 2015 and has been its... read more
Julie Iskow Executive VP of Product Development & CTO
Ms. Julie Iskow has been Chief Technology Officer of Medidata Solutions, Inc. since March 2, 2016. Ms. Iskow has been... read more
Glen De Vries Co-Founder, President & Director
Mr. Glen M. de Vries serves as the President of Medidata Solutions Worldwide at Medidata Solutions, Inc. Mr. de Vries... read more
Michael I. Otner Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Michael I. Otner, also known as Mike, has been General Counsel and Secretary of Medidata Solutions, Inc., since... read more
Andrew Newbigging Senior Vice President of Innovation Lab
Mr. Andrew Newbigging has been Senior Vice President of Innovation Lab at Medidata Solutions, Inc since March 2, 2016... read more
Daniel Patrick Shannon Executive Vice President of Professional Services
Mr. Daniel Patrick Shannon, also known as Dan, serves as the Executive Vice President of Professional Services at... read more
Michael Pray GM of Global Sales & Executive VP
Mr. Michael Pray has been Executive Vice President of Sales at Medidata Solutions, Inc. since October 24, 2016, where he... read more
David Lee Senior VP & Chief Data Officer
Mr. David Lee serves as the Chief Data Officer and Senior Vice President of Medidata Solutions, Inc. Mr. Lee provides...
Medidata Salaries
How much does Medidata pay?
How much do people at Medidata get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Medidata is $116,689, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,524, or $55 per hour.
At Medidata, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $308,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,866 annually. Average Medidata salaries by department include: Marketing at $92,455, IT at $105,729, Design at $140,666, and Business Development at $116,197. Half of Medidata salaries are above $115,524.
70 employees at Medidata rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 226 ratings) while 68 employees at Medidata rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 74 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Medidata employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Data Scientist, and Senior Developer. Comparably data has a total of 12 salary records from Medidata employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $93k | $93k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $115k | $115k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $212k | $212k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $308k | $308k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $430k | $430k | 100th Percentile |
$116,689*
Average Compensation
$115,524*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Medidata Salaries by City
Medidata Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Medidata
Diverse employees at Medidata score the company 79/100 across various culture categories, placing Medidata in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Medidata across various culture dimensions.
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Medidata Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Financial Benefits
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Medidata PTO
Medidata's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Medidata's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Medidata's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Medidata Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Medidata applied for 63 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 92% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Medidata unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Medidata has a total of 1444 employees
63
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 92% Granted (58 out of 63)
- 2% Denied (1 out of 63)
- 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (4 out of 63)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 63)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Medidata on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 15% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
Marketing | 6% | |
Sales | 6% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 45% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 8% | |
New Haven | 4% | |
Littleton | 2% | |
Philadelphia | 2% | |
Other | 40% |
Medidata Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Medidata's Internship Program is generally somewhat difficult. Why intern at Medidata? Employees are extremely happy at Medidata and rate their office perks as good. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Medidata employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 73% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Medidata?
Engineering
Very Difficult33%
Somewhat Difficult67%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Medidata
What is Medidata address?
Medidata location is at 350 Hudson Street
Who is the CEO of Medidata?
Medidata CEO is Tarek Sherif, their score by employees is 85
What is Medidata eNPS?
The eNPS for Medidata is 44
What is Medidata revenue?
Medidata revenue is $546M
What is the salary for Senior UI/UX Designer in Medidata?
Senior UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 115k
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