Medidata (NASDAQ:MDSO), the leading global provider of cloud-based solutions for clinical research in life sciences, has been named one of Fortune’s 2016 “100 Best Workplaces for Millennials.”

The designation, based entirely on employee feedback, is a testament to the opportunity-rich environment that Medidata is cultivating, allowing its young professionals to thrive.

“When Glen de Vries and I co-founded Medidata, we wanted to create a culture that was collaborative, close-knit and sparked innovation. Seventeen years later with more than 1,500 people worldwide, we’re proud that Medidata embodies this spirit,” said Medidata’s CEO Tarek Sherif. “Our teams feel a strong sense of pride for the work that they do—driven by Medidata’s mission to power smarter treatments and healthier people. Investing in the next generation of top talent ensures that we’re bringing fresh perspectives to our company and clients, as we work together to improve patients’ lives.”

Medidata’s commitment to millennials—and employees of all ages—is exemplified by its dedication to fostering inclusivity and professional development. Corporate-sponsored events, such as internal hackathons, regular volunteer outings, and summer and holiday parties, provide innovative and fun ways to build relationships. The Learning Lab, Medidata’s virtual course catalog of online and in-person training sessions, provides ongoing opportunities for career and leadership growth. Additionally, Medidata’s state-of-the-art facilities and open work environment promote cross-collaboration, whether at a stand-up desk, in the game room or over lunch on the roof-deck.

These benefits are complemented by other company perks, including unlimited paid time off; on-site wellness events and a fitness reimbursement program; stipends for continuing education; and a competitive employee stock purchase plan.

The Best Workplaces for Millennials list is part of a series of rankings by Great Place to Work® and Fortune. This year's winners were selected based on employee feedback from more than 600 companies across the country. Medidata has also been certified as a 2016 Great Place to Work, with employees ranking communication, bosses, atmosphere and company pride as four of the most important factors contributing to their positive workplace experience.

About the 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials

The 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials ranking is based entirely upon employees' own feedback and winners are selected from a database of some 620 Great Place to Work®-Certified organizations. To determine the list, Fortune asked Great Place to Work® to survey more than 88,000 Millennials (born 1981 or later), who rated their organizations on 58 workplace quality questions. Employees considered the sincerity of managers' support for people's personal and professional lives, how transparent communication is, people's ability to be themselves at work and to invest in their lives outside work, and the meaning they get from their jobs, among many other factors. Millennials' anonymous responses resulted in a total score for each company, which was compared to the benchmark for organizations of that size. Companies needed to employ at least 50 Millennials and achieve a 95% confidence level and margin of error of 5% or less in order to be eligible.

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place to Work® is the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs, including Best Workplaces lists and workplace reviews, Great Place to Work® provides the benchmarks, framework, and expertise needed to create, sustain, and recognize outstanding workplace cultures. In the United States, Great Place to Work® produces the annual Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For®" and a series of Great Place to Work® Best Workplaces lists, including lists for Millennials, women, diversity, small and medium companies and over a half dozen different industries.

Follow Great Place to Work® online at www.greatplacetowork.com and on Twitter at @GPTW_US.

About Medidata

Medidata is the leading global provider of cloud-based solutions for clinical research in life sciences, transforming clinical development through its advanced applications and intelligent data analytics. We are committed to advancing the competitive and scientific goals of our life sciences customers worldwide: more than 600 global pharmaceutical companies; innovative biotech, diagnostic and device firms; leading academic medical centers; and contract research organizations. Our industry-leading technology platform, the Medidata Clinical Cloud®, is the primary technology solution powering clinical trials for 17 of the world's top 25 global pharmaceutical companies, bringing new levels of productivity and quality to the clinical testing of promising medical treatments, from study design and planning through execution, management and reporting.

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