OUTSOURCE

   Publicis Selling Solutions, a leading provider of outsourced sales teams and support services for bio-pharmaceutical businesses, has announced two additions to its staff:
   Gretchen D’Angelo has been added as executive director of analytics and market research. She has a background in market research, analytics and providing support for strategic initiatives and organizational growth. Most recently she was with Reliant Pharmaceuticals as associate director, market research, where she was responsible for primary market research in the anti-hypertensive category, as well as analytical support of brands competing in the cardiovascular marketplace.
   Also new to the firm is Susan Johnson, hired as senior director of business development. Most recently with a consulting company that assists life sciences companies in improving sales and marketing strategy, Ms. Johnson has more than 14 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry in a variety of roles. At Publicis she will be responsible for building and cultivating relationships with East Coast pharmaceutical companies.
   Publicis Selling Solutions Group has offices in Lawrence, Somerset and Blue Bell, Pa.