Head of Product

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 processes 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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