CROFounded 2017

Syneos Health

Morrisville, North Carolina, United States

Integrated biopharmaceutical solutions company that bundles CRO clinical trial execution with medical affairs, patient engagement, and commercial/marketing services, distinguishing it from clinical-only CROs.

Segment
CRO
Headquarters
Morrisville, North Carolina, United States
Founded
2017
Website
www.syneoshealth.com

Notable facts

  • Formed through the August 1, 2017 merger of INC Research (a CRO founded 1998) and inVentiv Health (a commercial services provider established in 2001); the combined company was renamed Syneos Health effective January 4, 2018.
  • Taken private in a deal completed September 30, 2023 by a consortium led by Elliott Investment Management, Patient Square Capital, and Veritas Capital for $43/share (about $4.46 billion), ending its run on Nasdaq.
  • Reported 2022 revenue of $5.39 billion with clinical services contributing about 75% and commercial services about 25%; employed roughly 28,000 people across 110 countries.

Sourcing guides

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