NorthEdge has supported ramarketing to complete the acquisition of ISR, a specialist market research agency based in North Carolina. The deal represents ramarketing’s first acquisition as it continues to build out its global presence.
ramarketing partners with pharmaceutical services and outsourcing organisations across Europe and North America, providing commercial strategy, marketing, communications, and creative support to fuel growth. ISR is recognised for its in‑depth market research within the pharmaceutical outsourcing market, including CDMO and CRO providers.
The acquisition brings together ISR’s research and insight capabilities with ramarketing’s strengths in commercial strategy, marketing, and communications. The combined group will support clients across the full commercial spectrum – from evidence generation and market insight through to positioning, go‑to‑market strategy, and activation. Together, the business operates with a global footprint and can offer clients a broader range of services to support them drive commercial impact and outcomes.
Emma Banks, Group CEO of ramarketing, said: “NorthEdge’s continued investment and support has allowed us to truly expand our global reach – enabling us to help more organisations deliver solutions that contribute to improved health outcomes.
“ISR is another example of this, adding depth to our commercial offer in a way that is practical and client-led. Its research capability strengthens how we help clients make informed growth decisions, enabling us to keep insight, strategy, and execution closely aligned.”
Liam May, Partner at NorthEdge, added: “This acquisition represents an important milestone for ramarketing as it continues to scale its platform following a period of strong organic growth. By broadening its service offering and accelerating its presence in the US, ramarketing is strengthening its position as a leading, data-driven commercial partner for life sciences clients globally.
“As the third bolt‑on completed across our portfolio so far in 2026, it also underlines our continued commitment to backing management teams to execute against their growth plans.”
NorthEdge and ramarketing were advised by A&M (Corporate Finance), Addleshaw Goddard (Legal), Cortus (FDD), Rich May (US Lawyers), and Claritas (Tax DD).