Medidata Solutions reviews

3.3

44% would recommend to a friend

(1,029 total reviews)
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Anthony Costello

42% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

Medidata Solutions has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,029 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Medidata Solutions employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.6 stars).

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1.0
Aug 31, 2017

There is no business plan expect personal optics development

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Pros

- HQ has a great office location in West Soho - Facilities are modern and well maintained - This review requires 20 words for "pros"

Cons

- Endless chaos - High turnover - Poor management at every level - Reactive environment - The incompetent are rewarded, the good ones leave - HR posts 5 fake reviews for every negative review posted

1.0
Jul 4, 2017

Could be a great place, currently it is not

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Fun parties for all occasions

Cons

Do not take a job at this company that interacts with HR- they have no process and will take out any anger, aggression, or downfall onto you and your team. The lack of process is everywhere at Medidata due to it being a growing company (which can be really fun at times) but with HR specifically you can have a better experience elsewhere. Also no room for growth- one of those places with just a different title but promotions do not truly exist.

2.0
Oct 2, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

*Competitive compensation, especially considering its presence in the life sciences industry. *Great people to work with. *Amazing history.

Cons

*Since the acquisition by Dassault Systems, Medidata's technology and processes have regressed. *A heavy reliance on in-house solutions has led to subpar tools and systems. *Mandatory in-office work, temperature regulations, and reductions in bonuses and compensation increases have negatively impacted employees. *Leadership is plagued by infighting, with a focus on politics and gossip over productivity and company growth. *Internal mobility is practically nonexistent, with managers having the authority to block employees from seeking new opportunities within the company. *The company faces increasing competition from industry giants like Amazon, Microsoft, and Palantir, and we struggle to remain competitive alongside them. *Lack of transparency in decision-making, favoritism, and the distribution of handouts to select leaders have created a toxic work environment. *Dassault Systems has inserted their people into key roles at Medidata since they bought us. *The culture of having a US tech company with a France-headquartered company doesn’t result in productive conversations or interactions.

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