We're pleased to announce that we have recently recruited some additional research experts into THE PLANNING SHOP, both for our US office and our UK office. Find out more about these experts below:

US based

Jeff DiDaniels (Research Manager):
Jeff previously worked at Naxion as a Senior Project Manager involved in research focused on chemically synthesised and biological therapeutic areas (e.g. oncology, chronic conditions, orphan diseases, neurological disorders etc.). Jeff is also experienced in moderation and analysis to get insight from in-depth qualitative interviews with physicians (including KOLs) and other healthcare professionals.

Laraine Tumblin (SRE):
Laraine joins our Oncology Business Unit after working at Naxion. Laraine’s experience includes both Qual and Quant in the oncology therapeutic areas throughout the global market. She has been involved in client interaction and final insight reporting, both independently and as part of a team. Laraine is also involved in PMRG and learning the latest research techniques.

Katherine Benbelkheir (Research Manager):
Katherine was a Research Manager at Blueberry Therapeutics where she oversaw qualitative research processes from proposal through to research design and execution.

UK based

Ruth Palmer (Research Executive):
Ruth has over two years’ research experience in the Healthcare/Pharmaceutical industry and joins THE PLANNING SHOP from Kendel Healthcare.

Sophie DeFries (Research Assistant part-time):
Sophie has joined the Oncology Business Unit team at THE PLANNING SHOP. She is from the US and is currently studying at Birkbeck University – for a Master of Science in Bio-business.

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of our team!