The Syneos Health Podcast

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The Syneos Health Podcast Series dissects some of the most complex issues biopharma leaders are facing today. Our clinical and commercial experts provide time-tested solutions, as well as perspectives on the news of the day. Hosted by Jeff Stewart, a long-time industry consultant who has advised biopharma leaders on licensing, mergers and acquisitions, pricing and market access, commercialization and go-to-market strategies, each episode explores the challenges and considerations involved with bringing biopharmaceuticals to the market.

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Jeff Stewart Says Goodbye

Apr 23 2024 4 mins  
After 7 years as the Syneos Health Podcast's founding and flagship host, Jeff Stewart is stepping down. Here, he reflects on his experience and bids farewell.It doesn't end here - stay tuned for new episodes with new host(s), coming soon!(Jeopardy! clip courtesy of Ken Jennings.)The views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers and do not represent those o

Patient Assistance: The Best Deal in Pharma

Apr 23 2024 29 mins  
Patient assistance programs can make a huge difference for patients who need expensive medicines but can't afford them. In this episode, Jeff Stewart talks with Dave MacLeod, Managing Director, Value & Access at Syneos Health about the benefits and challenges of patient assistance programs, which provide free or low-cost medicines to eligible patients. They discuss how the

Real Talk About the Inflation Reduction Act

Apr 17 2024 28 mins  
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Joe Biden in August 2022, brings significant changes to the U.S. pharmaceutical market as it rolls out over the next 10 years.Today we dive deep into the IRA with Tiffany McCaslin, Managing Director, Value, Access and Health Outcomes at Syneos Health. Drawing from her extensive background in healthcare policy and indus

Turbo-Charging Clinical Trials

Apr 02 2024 25 mins  
For the first time, the technology behind Wall Street and Formula One racing is being used in pharmaceuticals—and it’s offering unparalleled potential for innovation in clinical trial execution and healthcare delivery.In this episode, host Jeff Stewart is joined by Darren Coleman, the general manager of RxDataScience, a Syneos Health company, who discusses KX technology, the wo

Investing for Commercial Success as an Emerging Company

Mar 06 2024 20 mins  
When it comes to launching a pharmaceutical product in today’s market—especially as an emerging company—strategic investment can make all the difference.Drawing from a recent study on investing for commercial success, Michael Sarshad, Managing Director in the Commercial Advisory Group at Syneos Health, discusses the key factors for successfully launching a drug in today'

Ophthalmology Clinical Trials: Low Vision and AMD Awareness Month

Feb 16 2024 25 mins  
Age-related vision loss is a rising concern for our growing aging population. According to the most recent data published by the CDC, nearly 20 million Americans aged 40+ have been diagnosed with some form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). By the age of 75, roughly 1 in 3 people living in the United States will have some form of AMD, and about 1 in 4 of those will have a v

FDA Rules for Radio & TV Advertising

Jan 30 2024 19 mins  
The FDA has finalized a rule that addresses how drug ads must be presented in TV and radio commercials. The rule, proposed in 2010 and now effective from May of this year, aims to provide clarity and guidelines for pharmaceutical companies in presenting side effects and contraindications in a balanced manner. But it’s still a 27-page document.Here, we’ll boil it down for you.Ma

2024 Health Trends: Managing the Healthcare Revolution

Jan 30 2024 16 mins  
Nervousness and uncertainty surround the question of what Artificial Intelligence (AI) may mean for the future of work. How can we deploy AI transformation—thoughtfully—across an organization and help workforces see what the new models will signify and require of us?In the first episode in this series related to our 2024 Health Trends, host Jeff Stewart is joined by Celeste Mos

World Mental Health Day: The State of Mental Health Clinical Development

Oct 10 2023 24 mins  
October is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month, with October 10th specifically recognized as World Mental Health Day. A recent study co-led by Harvard Medical School and the University of Queensland established that one out of every two people in the world will develop a mental health disorder in their lifetime. This staggering number underscores the critical need

Radiosensitizers in Head and Neck Cancer

Oct 02 2023 14 mins  
Radiosensitizers have emerged as potential game-changers in head and neck cancer therapy. A diverse group of compounds, radiosensitizers enhance radiation therapy's impact on tumor cells. Ongoing research seeks radiosensitizers that augment radiotherapy's efficacy without increasing toxicity, offering exciting prospects for the APAC region and beyond.Our new APAC Edition