2025 Health Trends x The Syneos Health Podcast: A Limited Series Exploring Innovation, Disruption, and What’s Next in Global Healthcare
Hosted by Drew Beck, Head of Strategy, Growth and Innovation for Syneos Health Learning Solutions, this limited series dives into the breakthrough trends redefining health in 2025 and beyond. From bold moves in R&D and Medical Affairs to next-gen Trial Design, Product Launch strategies and the future of healthcare Communications, each episode connects you with the minds driving real change. Big ideas. Real-world impact.
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Episode 1: AI as an R&D Investment
In this episode, Syneos Health experts Brian Carver, Executive Director of Therapeutic Strategy and Innovation, Rare Disease Consortium, Vik Chawla, Managing Director, Syneos Health Consulting and Katya Magonova, Managing Director, Syneos Health Consulting, unpack the transformative role of AI in rare disease drug development. From accelerating R&D and improving patient identification to boosting trial efficiency, the conversation explores how AI is reshaping the future of healthcare. Backed by insights from the 2025 Dealmakers’ Intentions Survey, they also dive into investment trends, the rise of AI-first companies, and the real-world challenges of adoption. Plus, host Drew Beck issues a powerful call to action for leaders to embrace AI now.



