Lacey Wixted

Lacey Wixted is a dedicated Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Medidata Solutions, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's sales talent strategy within the dynamic life sciences and healthcare technology sectors. With over six years of comprehensive experience in full-cycle recruiting, Lacey specializes in sourcing, attracting, and onboarding top-tier sales professionals across a spectrum of roles, including Sales Enablement, Sales Contributors, and Sales Operations. Her expertise extends beyond traditional recruiting; she leverages industry-specific knowledge of eClinical solutions and SaaS platforms to identify candidates who not only possess strong sales acumen but also demonstrate a deep understanding of the complex life sciences landscape.

At Medidata, Lacey leads strategic initiatives to build high-performing sales teams that drive revenue growth and enhance customer engagement. Her approach emphasizes candidate experience, ensuring a seamless and engaging journey from initial outreach to onboarding, which has consistently resulted in high offer acceptance rates and long-term retention. She collaborates closely with sales leadership to understand evolving business needs, develop targeted sourcing strategies, and implement innovative recruiting techniques such as leveraging data-driven insights and social recruiting platforms.

Lacey’s skill set in sourcing, coaching, and human resources allows her to identify candidates with the right blend of product knowledge, sales expertise, and cultural fit. Her ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, coupled with her passion for talent development, makes her a key contributor to Medidata’s growth and success in the competitive life sciences technology space. Through her strategic talent acquisition efforts, Lacey continues to ensure that Medidata remains at the forefront of innovation by securing top sales talent aligned with the company's vision and objectives.