Wild (pictured) was previously executive vice-president and sector lead for the US qualitative healthcare business at Ipsos, and also led the global healthcare qualitative centre of excellence at the firm.

Prior to Ipsos, Wild worked at GfK’s healthcare division in a variety of roles.

Gareth Phillips, chief executive at Research Partnership, said: “We are thrilled that Sue has chosen to join Research Partnership.

“With Sue at the helm, we are in excellent hands, and I know she will bring fresh ideas to help build on our success and deliver an exciting future for our teams and clients in the US.”

Donnelly was previously vice-president, medtech at Branding Science and has also chaired Intellus Worldwide’s Clear Health Communications Committee.

In his new role, Donnelly will be based at Research Partnership’s Fort Washington offices in the US and will report to Sabera Hyderally, who leads the company’s global medical technology division.

Hyderally said: “I am so pleased to welcome Tom to Research Partnership. He brings a wealth of experience and valuable knowledge to the medtech team which will be vital as we continue our ambitious plans to grow and develop solutions for our clients.”

Research Partnership is part of Inizio Advisory, a health and life sciences advisory company that is part of Inizio group.