Strategic Business Intern

Job Description

About Medidata:

Medidata, a Dassault Systèmes company, is a leader in the digital transformation of life sciences. Its mission is to create hope for millions by helping pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, diagnostics companies, and academic researchers accelerate value, minimize risk, and optimize outcomes. They achieve this by generating evidence and insights through their world’s most trusted platform for clinical development, commercial, and real-world data. With over one million registered users across 2,000+ customers and partners, Medidata has supported more than 33,000 clinical trials and 10 million study participants. Known for its technological innovations, Medidata is headquartered in New York City with offices globally.

Job Description: Strategic Business Intern

This 12-week summer internship (starting May 19, 2025) offers hands-on experience in improving sales, building client relationships, and developing sales strategy within Medidata’s global sales organization. Interns will contribute to sustainable and meaningful work, working closely with experienced professionals.

Responsibilities: Under senior mentorship, interns will:

• Collaboratively lead go-to-market strategy and sales plays across accounts.
• Prepare executive readouts and presentations.
• Coordinate activities around account planning and business reviews.
• Lead programs to create sales opportunities and pipeline growth.
• Support pipeline, footprint, and growth analysis; conduct market/client research, and analyze industry trends.
• Assist the sales team in achieving revenue goals in specific geographic territories or named accounts.
• Foster collaboration between sales and product teams to ensure client needs are met.
• Maintain briefs for the executive team on each initiative.

Intern Innovation Lab: Interns will also participate in a cross-functional team project, developing an innovative solution to a current Medidata business problem and presenting their solution to senior leadership.

Additional Program Features: Instructor-led training, guided mentorship, exposure to senior leadership, and community service opportunities are included.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Rising Junior or Senior (rising Senior preferred).
• Strong interest in sales strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Collaborative work style.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Proficiency in Google G Suite.

Compensation: The base hourly pay range is $25.00, plus a $3,500 sign-on bonus (for New York-based positions; other locations may vary).