Head of Product

Location: Hybrid

Medidata follows a hybrid office policy in which employees who are hired for an in-person position are expected to work on site a certain number of days per week in accordance with Company policy.

About our Company:

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 36,000 trials and 11 million patients, Medidata offers industry-leading expertise, analytics-powered insights, and one of the largest clinical trial data sets in the industry. More than 1 million users trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. Discover more at

About the Team:

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Product to lead our entire product organization in the Data Experience and define the future of our platform. Reporting directly to the Experience Leader, you will be responsible for setting the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., GxP, HIPAA), and driving the growth and adoption of our core product pillars: Data, Study, and Patient.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical/biotech R&D lifecycle and a proven track record of successfully launching and scaling enterprise software products in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities:

Product Vision and Strategy

• Define the holistic 3-year product strategy and roadmap, translating business goals, scientific needs, and regulatory mandates into a compelling product vision.
• Own the P&L and market success of the entire product suite, driving key metrics related to user adoption, customer retention, and platform value.
• Lead the market analysis, competitive landscape assessment, and voice-of-customer efforts to identify opportunities for innovation and growth.

Product Pillar Leadership :

Data & Insights Products:

• Set the strategy for our data foundation, warehousing, and analytics capabilities, focusing on data quality, integrity, and interoperability.
• Drive the productization of AI/ML models and advanced analytics features that generate clinical insights and accelerate scientific discovery.
• Ensure all data products adhere to the highest standards of regulatory compliance (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, audit trails).

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in product management or in a senior leadership role (e.g., VP/Head of Product).

• Direct and extensive experience within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, or Clinical Research industries is mandatory.

• Expertise in building high-performing product teams by combining a passion for career coaching with the ability to implement rigorous product processe s that drive consistent, high-quality output

• Proven success in building, launching, and scaling enterprise SaaS/PaaS platforms that serve highly regulated customers.

• Deep familiarity with clinical trial workflows and core industry technologies (e.g., EDC systems, CTMS).

• Expert understanding of key regulatory and compliance standards in the life sciences, including GxP, HIPAA, GDPR, and 21 CFR Part 11.

• Exceptional leadership skills, with experience managing and mentoring a team of product managers, owners, and designers.
  
  

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree or PhD in a scientific, medical, or technical discipline (e.g., Computer Science, Biology, Public Health).
• Experience with Data Governance and the application of AI/Machine Learning in clinical data analysis.
• Proven ability to manage products that cater to multiple personas: scientific researchers, clinical

The salary range posted below refers only to positions that will be physically based in New York City. As with all roles, Medidata sets ranges based on a number of factors including function, level, candidate expertise and experience, and geographic location.

The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the NYC Metro Area is $216,000-$288,000

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Medidata provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a commission on the terms of applicable plan documents, and many of Medidata's non-sales positions are eligible for annual bonuses. Medidata believes that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most and provides best-in-class benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance; 401(k) matching; flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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