DKPierceZionsville, Ind. – DK Pierce & Associates (DK Pierce), a woman-owned biopharmaceuticals consulting firm, today announced its intent to expand its current footprint in Zionsville, creating up to 23 new jobs and investing $3.9 million.

Named a 2015 Indiana Company to Watch, DK Pierce assists biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies with product development and implementation, advocacy, education, and reimbursement planning services.  DK Pierce anticipates being the first tenant of Creekside Corporate Park in Zionsville, contingent upon due diligence and approval of local incentives.

“Every day we hear about the complexity of healthcare and challenges that individuals deal with gaining access to treatments for catastrophic diseases,” said Denise Pierce, President/CEO of DK Pierce.  “With an unprecedented number of new treatments in development for these diseases, the demand for our services continues to increase at a fast pace.  We are appreciative that the State of Indiana and the Town of Zionsville have acknowledged our business model and our dedication to keeping and growing a highly talented workforce in Indiana.”

“As the health care field continues to grow and change, I’m proud that Zionsville companies like DK Pierce are leading the way,” said Jeff Papa, Mayor of Zionsville.  “DK Pierce has had a long standing presence in Zionsville and we are proud that they chose to grow their business right here in one of Indiana’s most recognized communities.”

“DK Pierce is a great example of the high quality companies based in Boone County,” said Molly Whitehead, Executive Director of the Boone County Economic Development Corporation (“Boone EDC”). “We’re glad they chose to expand right where they already call home and look forward to seeing other companies follow in their footsteps.”

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation has offered conditional incentives for this project. DK Pierce plans to begin their hiring and expansion process in 2016.  Interested applicants with backgrounds in health policy, nursing, pharmacy, informatics and other related areas can learn more about DK Pierce positions at http://dkpierce.net/jobs.

About DK Pierce & Associates:

DK Pierce brings more than 100 cumulative years of experience to the medical consulting field.  DK Pierce’s consulting services assist biopharmaceutical companies toward analyzing and reaching their target audiences.  More information on DK Pierce at:   http://www.dkpierce.net/.

About the Boone EDC:

The Boone County Economic Development Corporation (Boone EDC) gives consultants and business leaders the information needed to succeed when expanding or relocating their business to Boone County, Indiana and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Region. To learn more about the Boone EDC, visit www.BooneEDC.org.

Source: Boone County Economic Development Corporation