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.