Business Analyst - Commercial Partnerships

Medidata Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Medidata is seeking a highly motivated Business Analyst to join the Commercial Partnerships team. You will support licensing opportunities, perform market analyses, and help shape our go-to-market strategy with partners.

Your work will influence senior leadership decisions and drive strategic initiatives across a multi-brand organization. The role emphasizes quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and compelling PowerPoint storytelling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related field, MBA preferred
• 1–4 years of analytical/strategic/program management experience
• Strong quantitative and interpretative skills to translate trends into strategic narratives
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proficient in making executive-ready presentations
• Located in or willing to work NYC area; high collaboration in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct market analyses and commercial due diligence to assess target investments
• Perform industry deep-dives using financial and operating data to inform investment perspectives
• Develop value creation strategies and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders
• Support program management: build operating structures, project plans, and alignment frameworks across multi-brand teams

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Financial modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Location: This is a hybrid remote/in-office role.

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 following Company policy.

About our Company:

Medidata is powering smarter treatments and healthier people through digital solutions to support clinical trials. Celebrating over 25 years of ground-breaking technological innovation across more than 38,000 trials and 12 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 registered users across approximately 2,300 customers trust Medidata's seamless, end-to-end platform to improve patient experiences, accelerate clinical breakthroughs, and bring therapies to market faster. A Dassault Systemes brand (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA), Medidata is headquartered in New York City and has been recognized as a Leader by Everest Group and IDC. Discover more at www.medidata.com. Listen to our latest podcast, from Dreamers to Disruptors, and follow us at @Medidata.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and commercially minded Business Analyst to join our commercial sales organization as a member of the Commercial Partnerships team.

As a core member of the team, you will shape our growth landscape by supporting senior leadership in evaluating licensing and commercial partnership opportunities, conducting rigorous market analyses, and supporting our commercial go to market strategy with partners. Your work will include supporting strategic initiatives across the team as well as helping to evaluate target companies and assess market, customer, and competitor dynamics to inform our corporate partnership development trajectory.

Responsibilities

Commercial Assessment & Market Intelligence

• Commercial Due Diligence: Analyze market, customer, and competitive trends to formulate a thorough view of the commercial merits of target investments.
• Industry Deep-Dives: Gather and synthesize complex financial and operating data from target industries to establish deep investment perspectives.

2. Executive Communication, Strategic Advisory, and Program Management

• Value Creation Strategies: Assist in developing growth and post-merger integration strategies and compelling presentations to maximize value from acquired assets and corporate initiatives.
• Executive Support: Create high-impact presentation materials for use by the executive team, business unit leaders, and external stakeholders
• Program Management: Help to build operational structures, project plans, and alignment frameworks from the ground up within large, multi-brand matrix organizations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field. A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is highly preferred and can substitute for years of professional experience.
• Professional Experience: 1-4 years of experience with an analytical and strategic/program management background
• Data & Commercial Acumen: Strong quantitative and interpretative skills, with an innate ability to translate raw data and complex industry trends into actionable strategic narratives.
• Communication & Presence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable creating executive-ready PowerPoint decks and presenting findings clearly to senior leadership. Expert-level capability in Excel/quantitative analysis; some experience with financial modeling a plus.
• Mindset: A high-energy, curious individual who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment. Must be highly adaptable, resilient, and comfortable working under tight transaction timelines.
• Location: NYC highly preferred.

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. Pay ranges for candidates in locations other than New York City, may differ based on the local market data in that region. The base salary pay range for this position is $79,000-$106,000.

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 benefits, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, family leave, 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.

We will accept applications on an ongoing basis until we fill the position.

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:

• : $79500-$106000
• : $79500-$106000

representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.