AI Solutions Lead

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:

We are seeking a talented and driven AI Solutions Lead to join our Sales Innovation & Technology team. This role is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative AI and machine learning solutions, in particular within Salesforce, Tableau, and Google Gemini, and Microsoft (e.g. Excel) environments. The ideal candidate will work closely with business stakeholders to identify opportunities for AI to enhance customer and seller experiences, optimize and automate business processes, and drive measurable productivity gains. This is a hands-on role requiring a blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business leaders and end-users to understand strategic objectives and translate them into a roadmap of AI-driven solutions.

• Design, configure, and implement Salesforce AI capabilities, including Einstein Prediction Builder, Activity Capture, Next Best Action, and Generative AI features.

• Develop custom AI models and integrations, leveraging Salesforce's data and Apex/LWC, to address unique business challenges.

• Manage data pipelines and ensure data quality for training and deployment of AI models, often using Salesforce Data Cloud.

• Conduct thorough testing, performance tuning, and monitoring of AI solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Document technical designs, configurations, and processes to support maintenance and future development.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Salesforce AI, machine learning, and data science to proactively recommend new solutions.

• Provide expert guidance and training to end-users and other administrators on the use and benefits of AI features.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Salesforce ecosystem with a strong focus on platform development and configuration. Deep knowledge of CPQ and Tableau.

• Proven experience designing and implementing solutions with Salesforce Einstein products or other AI/ML tools.

• Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), and SOQL.

• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud and data integration tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Data Loader).

• Strong understanding of machine learning principles, data modeling, and predictive analytics.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Preferred Certifications: Salesforce AI Associate, Data Cloud Consultant, or Platform Developer I/II.

• Preferred Experience: Familiarity with Python for data analysis and external model integration. Capable of leading Excel modeling automation.

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 $135,000.00 to $180,000.00
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the California Bay Area is $141,750.00 to 189,000.00
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in the Boston Metro Area is $132,750.00 to 177,000.00
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in Texas or Ohio is $118,500.00 to 158,000.00
• The salary range for positions that will be physically based in all other locations within the United States is $120,750.00 to $161,000.00

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.

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

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at 3DS are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. 3DS 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 (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. 3DS will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable state laws and local ordinances. We are committed to fair employment practices and will evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications, regardless of past arrest or conviction history.

Salary Pay Transparency

Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $135000 and $180000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.

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