SCORR Marketing, a global marketing and communications firm that specializes in the drug development, healthcare and life science industries, has announced the appointment of Anne-Marie Hess as senior strategic advisor.

Hess will lead strategic planning for key clients, develop and implement integrated marketing programs and direct clients with investor relations initiatives.

Prior to joining SCORR, Hess was the vice president of marketing, corporate communications at InVentiv Health Clinical. Previously, she was vice president, investor relations and corporate communications at PharmaNet Development Group and senior director of investor relations and corporate communications for Cambrex.