Meet the Performance Development Group

In the fast-paced world of life sciences, where commercial teams must act with lightning speed, Performance Development Group (PDG) serves as a key partner, empowering brand teams to elevate their performance.

It’s Time for a New Approach

We understand there are a lot of demands placed upon today’s brand teams—Information overload alongside the necessity to engage with well-informed, time-constrained HCPs calls for a new approach. We dive deep into the core issues of execution gaps, employing proven strategies to instill a culture of accountability and coaching to drive excellence across your organization.

Meeting Your Greatest Needs and Challenges

Our solutions address the greatest needs and challenges of brand teams including:

We apply our unique frameworks to elevate your team’s effectiveness by focusing on the behavior change needed for meaningful business transformation.

Core Values that Contribute to Client Success

Your Partner in Performance Excellence

At PDG, we specialize in one thing: solving performance challenges for Life Sciences brand teams. It’s our sole focus, and it’s what sets us apart.

Our team consists of industry veterans who’ve led commercial teams at some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. We don’t just understand your challenges—we’ve lived them. That’s why we bring empathy, expertise, and a practical toolkit designed to deliver measurable results.

Our approach is grounded in real-world experience, not theory. We craft strategies that transform brand performance, helping you achieve success that goes beyond expectations.

When good isn’t good enough, PDG is here to help you take your brand to the next level. Let’s make world-class your new standard.

Our People

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CEO & Managing Partner

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Chief Operating Officer

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Chief Strategy Officer

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Chief Growth Officer


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Recruiter

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Art Director

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Sr. Graphic Designer

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Financial Analyst

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Sr. Developer

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AVP, Client Services

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QC/Editorial Lead

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Account Director

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Head of Marketing

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Engagement Manager

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Account Director

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Developer

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Global Practice Leader, Sales Performance

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Vice President, Sales

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Manager, Sales Enablement

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Director, People Services

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Vice President, Advisory Services

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Manager, Media and Interaction

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Sr. Solution Designer

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Art Director

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Sr. Solution Designer

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Solutions Architect

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Engagement Manager

Systems Analyst

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Vice President, Sales

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Director, Performance Analytics

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Sr. Solution Designer

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Vice President, Sales

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Solution Architect

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Engagement Manager

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Engagement Manager

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Account Director

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Engagement Manager

Companies Improving with PDG

Your Journey to Performance Excellence Starts Here.