New US President for The Research Partnership

Global pharma market research specialist The Research Partnership has appointed industry veteran Harriet Kozak as US President, tasked with developing and strengthening the business across the country.

The London-based company also has offices in Philadelphia, Toronto and Singapore from which it supports clients across the pharmaceutical sector.

Kozak joins with more than 25 years' experience working in the global pharma market research industry. Most recently, she was VP, Commercial Development at Adelphi International Research, prior to which she was a VP at GfK Healthcare. Earlier in her career, she worked client-side as Director, Worldwide Marketing Research at Bristol- Myers Squibb; and as a Manager at McNeil Pharmaceutical, a division of Johnson and Johnson.

A former President of PBIRG (Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence & Research Group), Kozak holds a BSc in Finance from Temple University and an MBA in Marketing and Finance from Philadelphia University.

In her new role, based in Philadelphia, she will focus on research operations, client relations, strategic planning and product innovation.

'Harriet brings with her a wealth of expertise in bespoke pharma research, combined with an excellent track record for delivering actionable data and insightful consultancy,' commented Mary Assimakopoulos, who is one of the firm's founding Directors.

'As we enter our next phase of expansion, I have every confidence that her vision and fine leadership skills will ensure The Research Partnership continues to forge its place as a credible player within the US marketplace.'

Web site: www.researchpartnership.com .