Healthcare and Life Sciences Expert David Farmer Joins The Connell Group

Chicago, IL, October 20, 2016 --(PR.com)-- The Connell Group, a growth-stage market research consultancy, announced that David Farmer has joined the company as Director of Qualitative Research within their Healthcare & Life Sciences Practice. Farmer comes to Connell with more than 23 years of healthcare and market research experience, most recently with Radius Global Market Research and ZS Associates.

Farmer’s chief responsibility will be managing qualitative research for The Connell Group’s growing portfolio of Healthcare and Life Sciences clients. Throughout his career, Farmer has led research in a host of therapeutic areas including oncology, cardiology, hepatology, and transplants. He will report directly to The Connell Group’s Founder and Qualitative Practice Lead, Sean Connell.

“David brings a wealth of experience that is rare among qualitative researchers in healthcare today,” said Mr. Connell. “His broad, personal understanding of the actual science of healthcare allows him to credibly interact with diverse respondents from cardiologists to translational researchers to lab directors. This, combined with his market research and analytical skills, is going to make him an indispensable asset for our clients.”

Added Patty Klingbiel, President of The Connell Group, “As science continues to change and unlock new diagnostic and treatment possibilities, our clients need research partners who can credibly explore customer needs whether they are in the operatory, exam room, laboratory, or waiting room. David’s breadth of experience and unrelenting curiosity will ensure we can continue to help clients uncover insights that can inform what’s next and shape their future successes.”

Farmer has both an MA in Economics and an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago.