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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 Systèmes 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.
About the Team:
The Senior Director, Global Compliance & Strategy sets the strategic direction for regulatory affairs and quality management system (QMS) functions across Medidata’s life sciences technology platform, and partners with executive leadership to shape how compliance informs Medidata’s broader business strategy. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of product, compliance, and internal strategy, translating complex and evolving regulatory requirements into clear, executable frameworks that keep our business ahead of change.
You will lead the maintenance of our QMS, serve as the internal expert on global regulatory developments, and guide product and engineering teams through design controls and risk management. A key part of this role is proactive horizon scanning; monitoring regulatory agencies, proposed rulemakings, and industry guidance to identify changes that may affect our platform, customers, or operations before they arrive and proactively working with business teams to implement necessary changes. You will lead and grow a team of experienced professionals who understand that great regulatory thinking is a competitive advantage, not just a checkbox.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Strategy and Executive Engagement
- Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters of regulatory risk and business-impacting compliance decisions.
- Own regulatory strategy and compliance for healthcare technology products across U.S. and European markets, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Be an internal escalation point for novel or complex regulatory questions raised by customers, commercial teams and executive leadership, providing well-reasoned and decisive guidance.
QMS Ownership & Regulatory Operations
- Manage and improve our QMS to ensure that it is compliant with regulatory requirements and reflects Medidata's best practices.
- Establish and maintain quality processes that support software development, AI-enabled technologies, validation, risk management, and post-market activities.
- Conduct regulatory impact assessments for new products, features, and geographic expansions.
- Partner with Engineering and Product teams to review design controls, product documentation, and other validation documents to ensure that products meet regulatory expectations.
Regulatory Intelligence & Horizon Scanning
- Monitor FDA, EMA, ICH, and other global regulatory bodies for proposed rules, final guidance, enforcement trends, and policy shifts relevant to Medidata's business.
- Assess the potential impact of regulatory developments on our platform, product roadmap, AI roadmap and customer base and communicate actionable findings to executive leadership and other internal stakeholders.
- Translate emerging requirements into scalable internal policies, procedures, and implementation plans that proactively position the business for compliance.
Product, Engineering & AI Regulatory Advisory
- Serve as the internal regulatory expert for product development cycles advising on classification, intended use, AI governance, validation, regulatory strategy and design controls from concept through launch.
- Review and provide regulatory input on product roadmaps, AI-enabled features, software releases and significant design changes.
- Provide regulatory leadership for AI/ML-enabled capabilities, servicing as the executive-level voice on AI governance strategy across the business.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs and/or quality management in the life sciences industry (experience with a regulatory agency preferred, but not required).
- Experience with direct management and development of an internal team of compliance and regulatory affairs professionals.
- Demonstrated experience developing and communicating strategy at the executive or board level.
- Expertise in FDA, ICH guidelines, and other relevant global regulatory frameworks; ability to monitor, interpret, and operationalize evolving guidance from regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrated experience managing a QMS.
- Experience advising internal business, product and engineering teams on regulatory requirements and risk management.
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 $157,500 - $210,000.
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.
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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 $157,500 and $210,000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.
Location: This is a hybrid remote/in-office role - NYC
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 Systèmes 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.
About the Team:
The Senior Director, Global Compliance & Strategy sets the strategic direction for regulatory affairs and quality management system (QMS) functions across Medidata’s life sciences technology platform, and partners with executive leadership to shape how compliance informs Medidata’s broader business strategy. In this role, you will sit at the intersection of product, compliance, and internal strategy, translating complex and evolving regulatory requirements into clear, executable frameworks that keep our business ahead of change.
You will lead the maintenance of our QMS, serve as the internal expert on global regulatory developments, and guide product and engineering teams through design controls and risk management. A key part of this role is proactive horizon scanning; monitoring regulatory agencies, proposed rulemakings, and industry guidance to identify changes that may affect our platform, customers, or operations before they arrive and proactively working with business teams to implement necessary changes. You will lead and grow a team of experienced professionals who understand that great regulatory thinking is a competitive advantage, not just a checkbox.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Strategy and Executive Engagement
- Serve as trusted advisor to executive leadership on matters of regulatory risk and business-impacting compliance decisions.
- Own regulatory strategy and compliance for healthcare technology products across U.S. and European markets, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Be an internal escalation point for novel or complex regulatory questions raised by customers, commercial teams and executive leadership, providing well-reasoned and decisive guidance.
QMS Ownership & Regulatory Operations
- Manage and improve our QMS to ensure that it is compliant with regulatory requirements and reflects Medidata's best practices.
- Establish and maintain quality processes that support software development, AI-enabled technologies, validation, risk management, and post-market activities.
- Conduct regulatory impact assessments for new products, features, and geographic expansions.
- Partner with Engineering and Product teams to review design controls, product documentation, and other validation documents to ensure that products meet regulatory expectations.
Regulatory Intelligence & Horizon Scanning
- Monitor FDA, EMA, ICH, and other global regulatory bodies for proposed rules, final guidance, enforcement trends, and policy shifts relevant to Medidata's business.
- Assess the potential impact of regulatory developments on our platform, product roadmap, AI roadmap and customer base and communicate actionable findings to executive leadership and other internal stakeholders.
- Translate emerging requirements into scalable internal policies, procedures, and implementation plans that proactively position the business for compliance.
Product, Engineering & AI Regulatory Advisory
- Serve as the internal regulatory expert for product development cycles advising on classification, intended use, AI governance, validation, regulatory strategy and design controls from concept through launch.
- Review and provide regulatory input on product roadmaps, AI-enabled features, software releases and significant design changes.
- Provide regulatory leadership for AI/ML-enabled capabilities, servicing as the executive-level voice on AI governance strategy across the business.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs and/or quality management in the life sciences industry (experience with a regulatory agency preferred, but not required).
- Experience with direct management and development of an internal team of compliance and regulatory affairs professionals.
- Demonstrated experience developing and communicating strategy at the executive or board level.
- Expertise in FDA, ICH guidelines, and other relevant global regulatory frameworks; ability to monitor, interpret, and operationalize evolving guidance from regulatory agencies.
- Demonstrated experience managing a QMS.
- Experience advising internal business, product and engineering teams on regulatory requirements and risk management.
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 $157,500 - $210,000.
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.
LI-EM1
LI-Hybrid
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 $157,500 and $210,000, representing the base salary (or annualized salary based on estimated hourly compensation) and target bonus.
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Which companies sponsor visas for compliance roles in New York?
Large financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley have consistent track records of sponsoring international compliance professionals in New York. Global consulting firms like Deloitte and KPMG, major insurers, and multinational law firms also file regularly. Financial services employers in New York account for a significant share of all compliance-related H-1B visa filings nationally.
Which visa types are most common for compliance roles in New York?
The H-1B is the most common visa for compliance professionals in New York, as roles in regulatory affairs, AML compliance, and risk management typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, meeting the specialty occupation standard. L-1B visas apply when a multinational employer transfers a compliance specialist with specialized knowledge. O-1A is an option for compliance professionals with exceptional records, though it is a high bar to meet.
Which cities in New York have the most compliance sponsorship jobs?
Manhattan is by far the dominant market, driven by the density of investment banks, asset managers, broker-dealers, and global insurers headquartered or with major operations there. Albany sees demand from state-regulated entities and government-adjacent compliance functions. Buffalo has a smaller but active market tied to regional banks and healthcare compliance. Remote and hybrid roles listed by New York employers also sometimes allow flexibility on location within the state.
How to find compliance visa sponsorship jobs in New York?
Migrate Mate filters compliance roles specifically by visa sponsorship history and state, making it practical to focus your search on New York employers who have sponsored international candidates before. Because compliance is a broad field, searching by sub-specialties like AML, regulatory affairs, or risk management on Migrate Mate can surface more targeted results across the financial services, healthcare, and legal sectors that dominate New York hiring.
Are there any New York-specific considerations for compliance visa sponsorship?
New York's Department of Financial Services imposes licensing and registration requirements on certain compliance roles, particularly in banking and insurance, which can affect hiring timelines for sponsored workers who need state approval alongside their visa. Employers must also meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements when filing H-1B petitions, and New York City's high cost of living means those prevailing wages are among the highest for compliance roles anywhere in the country.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored compliance jobs in New York?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.