Hendrickx is based in Boston, US, and previously held senior leadership roles at Owl and IQVIA.

At AOPS, Hendrickx will sit on the company’s leadership team and help expand the business beyond healthcare recruitment to incorporate survey programming, data collection and fieldwork management.

Jerry Arbittier, founder and chief executive at AOPS, added: “Michelle brings the operational leadership, programming expertise and deep industry knowledge to help us deliver on that vision.

“Her experience will be instrumental as we continue building a business designed around better execution and stronger client partnerships.”

Hendrickx said that she was “excited to help expand our capabilities while maintaining the hands-on service, quality and accountability that clients deserve”.