In the healthcare team, Claire Jackson (pictured) has been appointed insight director, and joins following a short-term contract at Genactis, before which she held senior roles at 7i and Adelphi.

Conor Lawson-Smith and Farzana Chowdhury have been named as senior analysts in the healthcare team.

Lawson-Smith joined Bryter from Hall & Partners, where he spent three-and-a-half years in their health team.

Chowdhury previously worked at boutique agency Mackman Research, prior to which she completed a PhD in immunology.

Tyler Kerr has been appointed to the consumer team as junior analyst, having previously been an intern at Bryter.

Vicky Davies has been promoted to senior insight director in the healthcare team, having previously been insight director, while Danielle Pearce has moved from associate insight director to insight director and Georgina James has become senior insight consultant, having previously been an insight consultant.

Bryter was founded in 2010 and offers insight consultancy with a focus on the healthcare, technology and gaming sectors.

Bryter director Laurence Olding said: “The promotions are richly deserved – our insight directors and consultants work tirelessly to deliver insights that drive business change and strategic decision making for our clients.

“Claire and Farzana will further add to our ability to continue delivering the standard of work required, showcasing insight acumen and the in-depth scientific know-how to deliver complex pharma projects, and while new to the industry Tyler has already shown himself to be keen and very capable.”