ERT, a global leader in clinical endpoint data solutions, on April 28 announced the close of the company’s merger with Bioclinica, a technological and scientific leader in clinical imaging.

The Greater Than One (GTO) Group announced that Carol Fraser was appointed Chief People Officer to lead People & Development as the agency continues to prepare for its next phase of growth. Her role at the agency is to support the internal growth of the staff while providing input into the company’s long-term strategic plan.

Med Ad News – the leading pharmaceutical business and marketing publication – reveals the winners of the 2021 Manny Awards, celebrating the best in the healthcare communications industry. The 32nd anniversary of the black-tie gala event was held virtually last night with more than 1,000 viewers. Manny Award were presented throughout the evening to healthcare agencies and networks achieving excellence across 29 categories.

A highly regarded thought leader and proactive problem solver, CEO Lori Grant has been instrumental in building Klick Health’s thriving client roster, client services teams, and in the company’s overall growth and success.

Novartis’ Maria Sanchez puts her whole heart into everything she does. So it’s no surprise her heart failure brand, Entresto, is continuing to have record high growth, even in year six of its life cycle.

FCB Health Network president & CEO Dana Maiman on April 21 announced Debra Polkes joined FCBCURE as creative partner and co-managing director. Reporting to Maiman, Polkes will work closely with FCBCURE’s managing director, Tammy Fischer, to continue to drive the momentum and growth of the agency, and take the creative department to even greater heights.

Omnicom Health Group, the largest healthcare marketing and communications group in the world and part of Omnicom Group Inc., announced the launch of Omni Health on April 20. Omni Health is the first end-to-end healthcare-centric data platform designed for the specific requirements of healthcare marketers and clients.

Life sciences consulting firm Beghou Consulting promoted nine associate partners to partner. Based out of the firm’s Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Boston and Raleigh-Durham offices, the new partners specialize in commercial analytics, data management, customer targeting, forecasting, incentive compensation and more.

Havas Health & You announced their continued investment in Customer Experience and Innovation with several leadership changes. 

Medical Advertising Hall of Fame, MAHF

The Medical Advertising Hall of Fame announced on April 13 the postponement of its annual dinner to ensure the safety of the MAHF’s constituents. The 2021 inductees – Risa Bernstein, Maris Schilling, and Ronal Souza – will be honored at the 2022 dinner.