Implementation Consultant (Remote)

About the role

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration or enable customers on Medidata software to translate customer needs and meet customer requirements.
• Adhere to or educate on best practices for implementing Medidata's software.
• Author, adapt, or agree on specifications based upon client requirements.
• This can include functional test cases for use in configuring and developing solutions in Medidata's suite of products, as well as in custom integrations.
• Support less experienced team members with client engagements, being accountable for quality of delivery.
• Support developers and other cross functional departments during configuration or implementation of specifications.
• Support cross functional departments with issue resolution.
• Delivery of in-person/remote client workshops.
• Work to Project Management timelines and budgets, ensuring timely completion of deliverables within the agreed scope of work.
• Support customers during enablement or implementation of our software by answering questions, resolving configuration or UAT issues, and providing guidance on software usage.
• Adhere to industry data collection and handling standards to ensure consistency and facilitate downstream processing (e.g., QC testing).
• Communicate status reports to stakeholders on both client and internal projects.
• Participate in and lead internal initiatives, e.g., process improvement, product improvement, and identifying best practices.
• Comply with and enforce Medidata Standard Operating Procedures, processes and policies.
• Assist in the scheduling of professional services resources and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Support Training Group in preparation of course materials and delivery of courses both internally and externally as needed.
• Support third party vendors with integration and/or data transfer efforts.
• Own multiple customer-facing projects or engagements.
• Mentor/Train AICs or new employees.

Qualifications

• Industry knowledge of Clinical Trial processes, specifically as they relate to data collection, standards, management, and preparation for statistical analysis.
• A strong understanding of those associated specifications, and ability to translate them into clinical systems solutions.
• Knowledge of computer usage in a web-based environment.
• The ability to absorb and apply new information quickly.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with regard to software applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Self-motivated, able to assume responsibility and work autonomously in a professional manner.
• Significant knowledge and experience in one product or solution, or, relevant experience in a group of products/solutions.
• Experience working with clinical trials, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Prior services delivery experience required.
• Experience supporting project teams and meeting project timelines.
• Prior data management or clinical trial software consulting experience preferred.

Benefits

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 benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, family leave, flexible paid time off; and 10 paid holidays per year.