Through active listening, DiCicco Research brings out the stories that matter.

We are a full-service qualitative and quantitative research firm, whose flexible approach melds seasoned category knowledge with dynamic, open-ended methodologies to uncover key insights and understanding.

What it's like to work with us

DiCicco Research is a strong believer in the value of developing a partnership between clients and consultants. Through kick-off meetings, debriefings, and interim research findings, we keep all stakeholders engaged in the research, such that key business questions are fully defined, developed, and actuated. DiCicco Research provides quick turnaround deliverables with a focus on actionable insights, such that findings are provided in a clear and timely manner.

David DiCicco, MA
President

David is a highly sought after, seasoned consultant in the healthcare industry. 12+ years moderating and consulting experience on various topics with big to small pharmaceutical companies, advertising agencies, and other players in the field. David is noted for his conversational interviewing style, which allows for fluid and real-world discussions, such that respondents let down their guard to reveal deeper-held beliefs, opinions, and motivators behind behaviors. Especially skilled using projective techniques, David has moderated thousands of interviews with patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses and physicians’ assistants, pharmacists, managed-care company directors, KoLs, and others. David has led numerous quantitative projects, and is noted for his expert understanding of market challenges and the optimal means of uncovering insights as to effect positive change.

David graduated with Honors in History from Bucknell University, and holds a Master’s from the University of Pennsylvania.

Stéphanie Perrais, PhD

Stéphanie is a partner at DiCicco Research and manages logistics and accounting. Prior to DiCicco Research, Stéphanie was an Assessment Specialist at Educational Testing Services in Princeton, NJ and taught French language and literature at the University of Pennsylvania, Bucknell University, and the Pennsylvania State University.

Stéphanie holds her doctorate in French and Francophone Studies from the Pennsylvania State University.

DiCicco Research has cultivated a cadre of seasoned moderators, project managers, and survey programmers to assist with additional services as needed. DiCicco Research works hand in hand with Schlesinger’s Associates, M3, and Focus Pointe Global as well as other recruiting agencies to ensure targeted and timely fieldwork.