The IMA Team


Our Team

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EdEd Siebert
Principal

Ed has 20 years experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. In 1994, Ed co-founded IMA with the goal of bringing a customer intimate marketing research and consulting firm into the pharmaceutical industry.

 

 

EdIan Fureman
Vice President

Ian has over 20 years of academic and marketing research experience. During his years at IMA, he has conducted projects in multiple therapy areas, including nephrology, oncology, allergy, asthma, psychiatry, gastroenterology, cardiology, organ transplantation, and HIV/AIDS.

 

 

EdAndrew D. Cutler, Ph.D.
Vice President

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Drew has over fourteen years experience as a medical and consumer market researcher. Since joining IMA in 2001, Drew has conducted thousands of in-depth interviews, both in-person and by telephone, and has moderated numerous focus groups.

 

 

EdLaura Cusumano
Director

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Laura has 25 years experience in marketing research, analysis and consulting in the pharmaceutical industry. At IMA, she provides strategic guidance on project design, analysis and actionable recommendations, and builds on the personalized client focus that IMA has firmly established in the industry.

 

 

EdGwyn Bartschat
Senior Project Director

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Gwyn brings exceptional qualitative research skills and strategic thinking to IMA’s clients. Gwyn specializes in a variety of qualitative research techniques ranging from focus groups and in-depth interviews to ethnography and storytelling.

 

 

PattyPatti Kaiser
Project Director

Patti has several years experience conducting primary marketing research and analyzing secondary marketing research data. Since joining IMA, Patti has specialized in qualitative data analysis, report writing and telephone interviewing.

 

 

EdMichael Kay
Senior Marketing Research Analyst

Michael brings strong analytical and writing skills and project experience to IMA. Prior to joining the organization, Michael facilitated the creation of computer-based examinations for state regulatory agencies as a Content Development Editor at Promissor, a global professional licensure and certification company.

 

 

Kristine WakeleyKristine Wakeley
Field Director

Kristine brings a wealth of domestic and international field knowledge and experience to IMA. Kristine specializes in fielding and managing global research projects utilizing qualitative, quantitative, and Internet-based research solutions.

 

Kristine WakeleyMatt Sperling
Director of Quantitative Services

Matt formed Market Research Solutions, LLC in 2007 and as a collaborative partner to IMA, brings extensive experience working with internal and external client teams to assess, design, and implement quantitative market research across various industries.