Simpson Carpenter Expands Pharma Division

Daniel Blake has joined UK research provider Simpson Carpenter as an Associate Director in its fast-growing pharmaceutical and biotech division; and says more hires are 'imminent' to enhance the expertise and specialisms in the pharma team.

Blake (pictured) joins after seven years at Kantar Health, most recently as Associate Director and UK Oncology Lead, and before this trained and qualified as a doctor at Imperial College, London.

Pharma is one of the agency's key areas, alongside retail, tech and automotive, and the team works closely with colleagues specialising in advanced analytics, semiotics and consumer research, bringing in fresh ideas and techniques.

Simpson Carpenter Head of Healthcare Anna Sawka explained: 'Daniel is a highly talented researcher and problem-solver with the unusual qualification of a medical degree - and that perspective plays very well into our determination to include and understand all the stakeholders in pharma'.

A full-service research and insights consultancy formed in 1998, Simpson Carpenter is online at www.simpsoncarpenter.com .