Verge Scientific Communications Adds Senior Talent, Darby Pearson Named Senior Director, Sarah O’Connell Named Director

VIENNA, Va., September 21, 2020 – Verge Scientific Communications, a boutique brand strategy and communications agency dedicated to shaping the stories of pioneering companies, today announced the addition of seasoned communications strategists, Darby Pearson and Sarah O’Connell to its expanding team. Pearson joins the firm as Senior Director to lead the company’s work with innovator health and consumer brands, and O’Connell joins as Director, to manage communications for emerging health and life sciences clients.

“Despite the season we all find ourselves in, this has been a year of tremendous growth for our firm and thankfully for our clients, who have been stalwarts in their commitment and focus to delivering innovative therapies, technologies and products,” said Lissette Steele, Founder and Managing Partner of Verge Scientific Communications. “We are thrilled to welcome Darby and Sarah to the team. They both are incredible storytellers, strategists and just people who will contribute greatly to both our clients’ and our firm’s success.”

Pearson joins Verge from Spectrum where she was Executive Vice President leading the company’s work for several major consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies and brands, as well as for leading biotech and life sciences-focused companies and organizations. Throughout her career, Pearson has served as a trusted and valued advisor to her clients, shaping and directing strategic communications programs and translating the science behind products to convey the impact of innovation.

“Verge is helping to craft stories for innovative companies with a vision to improve the way we live. I’m excited to partner with the team and our clients to drive forward communications that make a difference in the lives of people around the world,” said Darby Pearson, Senior Director at Verge.

O’Connell joins Verge from RXMOSAIC where she was Vice President, overseeing a large and integrated team supporting the oncology/hematology franchise of a major pharmaceutical company. She previously managed communications for emerging biotechnology and health technology companies driving strategic planning, corporate communications, data, regulatory, and brand milestones across a wide range of therapeutic areas.

“We all want to work with and for organizations that are doing something meaningful,” said Sarah O’Connell, Director at Verge Scientific. “I was excited to learn of a firm where I can apply my skills and passion to translate complex science and advance innovative ideas.”