Senior Project Manager (Remote)

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 www.medidata.com.

About the Team:

Medidata's Strategy & Transformation team works with our clients to analyze and improve existing workflows to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and increase overall performance. By identifying bottlenecks, redundancies, and inefficiencies, organizations can streamline operations, improve quality, and lower costs. This often includes leveraging technology, redefining roles, and implementing best practices to ensure that processes align with business goals and deliver maximum value. Effective process optimization not only boosts productivity but also supports scalability, agility, and long-term competitiveness.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact projects across cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of managing end-to-end project lifecycles, delivering results on time and within budget, and driving strategic business initiatives. You will play a critical role in aligning project outcomes with organizational goals while managing risks, timelines, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple large-scale projects from initiation to closure.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to ensure successful completion.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate project meetings, presentations, and reviews.
• Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment and collaboration across departments.
• Drive adherence to PMO standards, project governance, and best practices.
• Mentor and support junior project managers or project coordinators, as needed.
• Manage third-party vendors and contractors when applicable.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 7+ years of project management experience, preferably in [industry: e.g., IT, healthcare, construction, finance].
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification required.
• Proven experience managing enterprise-level projects and portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid).
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with change management and organizational transformation.
• Familiarity with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Experience working in a matrixed

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 $114,750 to $153,000. 

The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the California Bay Area is $121,500 to $162,000.

The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the Boston Metro Area is $113,250 to $151,000 .

The salary range for positions that will be physically based in Texas or Ohio is $101,250 to $135,000.

The salary range for positions that will be physically based in all other locations within the United States is $102,750 to $137,000.

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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Medidata are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Medidata is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Medidata will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

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

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Inclusion Statement

As a game-changer in sustainable technology and innovation, Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is striving to build more inclusive teams across the globe. We believe that our people are our number one asset and we want all employees to feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work every day. It is our goal that our people feel a sense of pride and a passion for belonging. As a company leading change, it’s our responsibility to foster opportunities for all people to participate in a harmonized Workforce of the Future.