DK Pierce & Associates, Inc. has grown a great deal since it launched nearly 20 years ago. It was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana for the third year in a row, ranking among the top five companies on the list. Currently equipped with 21 employees, this certified Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) started with the vision of one woman — Denise K. Pierce.
Pierce has more than 30 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare consulting industries, working for such corporate giants as Pfizer and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Her vision for DK Pierce was to build a business that would eventually be recognized as the most respected U.S. consulting organization for complex medical conditions.
DK Pierce’s main mission is to grant patients access to the best and latest treatments available, especially in the areas of oncology and rare diseases. This involves developing products and providing clinical data to support insurance coverage. In just the past five years, the company has guided the launch of a dozen biopharmaceuticals, medical devices and diagnostics, opening up a world of options and possibilities for patients in need of care.
“The best part of this job is breaking barriers for patients,” Pierce said. “Helping them over the hurdles in the healthcare marketplace and widening that world is why I started this business.”
DK Pierce continues to grow and thrive at Creekside Corporate Park in Zionsville, which bridges the gap between the office setting and the great outdoors. Employees are able to enjoy walking trails, a communal firepit and the opportunity to bring their dogs to work. This warm, welcoming environment plays a large role in making the company one of the best places to work in Indiana.
Pierce believes the key to success is “surrounding yourself with strong partners.” When the company was looking for a strong financial partner, Sponsel CPA Group “quickly bubbled to the top of the list.”
“We had immediate chemistry with them,” Pierce said. “The Sponsel team members not only provide valuable information for our current needs, but they’re also very intuitive in anticipating what we might need several years from now.”
Based on its incredible growth over the last few years, DK Pierce is bound for a bright future.
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