David Geismar possesses extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and consulting sectors, currently serving as Senior Vice President at Medidata Solutions since June 2006, where responsibilities include Global Product Adoption and Optimization Consulting Services and Operational Excellence. Prior roles at Medidata encompass various vice president positions focused on professional services and client relationship management. Geismar's earlier experience includes project management at Booz Allen Hamilton, where a significant initiative focused on cancer clinical trial research was executed, and the establishment of a Computer Validation Department at Alpharma. Additional consulting roles at IBM and PriceWaterhouseCoopers involved implementing systems and leading clinical development teams, while foundational engineering experience was gained at Merck & Co. as a Manufacturing Engineer. Early career experience includes service as a Lieutenant in the US Navy. Geismar holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the United States Naval Academy.