Public Relations, Senior Manager

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:

As Senior Manager, Public Relations, you will report to the Director, Public Relations playing a critical role in shaping and executing Medidata's PR strategy. In collaboration with the global PR team, marketing, and other internal stakeholders, you will amplify Medidata's voice and visibility, manage key PR initiatives, and help strengthen media relationships and drive strategic communications that align with the company's business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of Medidata's public relations and media strategies, with a focus on earned and sponsored media, thought leadership, and executive visibility.
• Build and maintain strong, credible relationships with media outlets important to driving Medidata news
• Serve as contact for media inquiries and proactively pitch stories to key journalists and industry influencers in the life sciences, technology, and business sectors
• Draft and distribute press releases, news briefs, media alerts, messaging documents, and other PR materials
• Coordinate media interviews and craft briefing documents to support company subject matter experts and executives
• Maintain PR databases and trackers, media lists, coverage reports, and website newsroom
• Monitor media coverage. Track, analyze, and report on the effectiveness of PR campaigns compiling metrics related to media reach, public sentiment, and share of voice
• Leverage data and results reports to refine PR strategies and demonstrate the value of PR to the business
• Partner with broader marketing team, including brand, social media, events, and demand marketing to plan and implement PR campaigns in support of business priorities
• Maintain and manage industry awards program

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with ability to write for various audiences and in a range of formats
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management skills with ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent knowledge of public relations best practices, media strategies, and AP style guide.
• A team player with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Media contacts and ability to build reporter relationships. Strong media pitching skills
• Understanding of and comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Slack
• Passion for Marketing and Public Relations
• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in public relations, journalism, communications, or related field
• 5-7 years of experience in PR agency or in-house corporate communications department
• Established business and trade media relationships in the tech and/or life sciences industry
• Experience in tech, life sciences industry, and/or clinical development area preferred
• Experience managing PR agencies and external vendors.

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 located in New York is $114,750-$153,000.

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 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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Compensation for the role will be commensurate with experience. The total expected compensation range will be between $114750 and $153000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.