Dave Hammond has joined QPharma, Inc. as vice president of sales and marketing. Mr. Hammond will lead the development and execution of sales efforts including product development and the expansion of the company’s strategic relationships.

Mr. Hammond has more than 20 years of experience in marketing, management and strategic planning. He will leverage his knowledge of the inner workings of pharmaceutical and healthcare organizations to assess and strengthen the compliance efforts of QPharma’s client portfolio.

Prior to joining the company, Mr. Hammond served as vice president of sales and marketing for Porzio Pharmaceutical Services and J. Knipper & Co., Inc., formerly a McKesson Corp. business unit. He has also held senior management positions with Walsh/PMSI and Macmillan Information Services.

Patrick P. Den Boer, QPharma’s chief executive officer, said, “Dave has extensive experience in the management of sales organizations that support the life sciences industry. Through his work for leading pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device companies, he has helped address the industry’s key concerns and is a valuable addition to the QPharma team.”