Nick Scheponik
VP & Industry Lead
Bio
Nick joins Outsell as VP & Industry Lead for Healthcare, Pharma, and Life Sciences. He brings with him more than two decades of market research and intelligence experience in the healthcare markets. Aside from subject matter expertise in research design and project management, he strives to support data-driven decision making through insight aggregation and dissemination that is customized given client expectations.
Before coming to Outsell, Nick spent 16 years leading the market research/competitive intelligence function for Wolters Kluwer – Health Learning, Research & Practice. He also spent time with Vizient, a healthcare performance improvement company, holding a Senior Director position in their Office of Strategy Management.
Nick holds an MS in Evaluation, Measurement and Research from Capella University and a BS in Biology from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently lives in Southeastern PA with his wife, 5 children, 2 dogs, 4 cats and 2 goldfish. Outside of work, he enjoys cheering on the Phillies and Steelers, attending his children’s various activities and events, spending time with family, and enjoying as much time outdoors as possible.
Expertise
- Market Research (qualitative & quantitative)
- Competitive intelligence
- Market segmentation
- Concept evaluations, Win/Loss, Customer satisfaction
- Healthcare market trends
- STM publishing
Education
- BS in Biology, University of Pittsburgh
- MS in Evaluation, Measurement, and Research, Capella University
Experience
- Wolters Kluwer Health, Market Insights
- Vizient, Inc., Strategic Market Research
More About Nick
Favorite Quote
“We’re here to put a dent in the universe. Otherwise, why else even be here?” – Steve Jobs
Movies I Like
- The Shawshank Redemption
- Any 90’s Adam Sandler movie
- Office Space
Activities Outside of Work
- DIY projects
- Baseball games, dance recitals, Nerf battles, Lego builds/repairs, Super Mario Kart tournaments, losing chess matches to my kids, Volunteering at a local animal rescue with my older sons
Power Breakfast
- Turkey sausage, egg, and cheese on a bagel
Best Vacation I’ve Taken
- Walt Disney World with my family
Where I Grew Up
- Southeast Pennsylvania