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Syneos Health Communications

Delivers integrated healthcare marketing and communications solutions—from medical affairs to DTC advertising—uniquely connected to clinical and commercial outsourcing capabilities within a single enterprise.

Morrisville, North Carolina, United StatesFounded 2017Parent: Syneos Health

Last updated May 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated May 12, 2026

Industry
Healthcare Marketing & Communications
Business Model
Agency
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
1001-5000
Revenue Range
$500M–$1B (estimated, as part of Syneos Health)
Parent Company
Syneos Health
API Available
No
Market Position

One of the largest integrated healthcare communications agency networks, embedded within a full-service biopharmaceutical solutions company

Overview

Syneos Health Communications is the communications and marketing division of Syneos Health, a biopharmaceutical solutions organization. The communications group encompasses a network of specialized healthcare agencies delivering medical affairs, public relations, advertising, digital marketing, and market access services to pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies. Its agency brands have historically included GSW, Palio, Chandler Chicco Agency, and others, each specializing in distinct aspects of healthcare marketing and communications. Within the AdTech and healthcare marketing ecosystem, Syneos Health Communications occupies a significant position as one of the larger integrated healthcare agency networks. The group provides end-to-end commercial solutions spanning brand strategy, HCP (healthcare professional) and DTC (direct-to-consumer) advertising, digital engagement, patient advocacy, and scientific communications. This breadth allows clients to consolidate multiple agency relationships under one umbrella, streamlining campaign execution across complex regulatory environments. Syneos Health Communications operates as part of the broader Syneos Health enterprise, which went public and was subsequently taken private through a leveraged buyout by a consortium of private equity firms in 2023. The communications segment competes with other large healthcare agency networks such as Publicis Health, McCann Health, and VMLY&R Health, differentiating itself through deep integration with Syneos Health's clinical and commercial outsourcing capabilities, enabling a uniquely connected offering from clinical development through commercialization.

Products & Features

GSW

Healthcare advertising agency specializing in HCP and DTC brand campaigns for pharmaceutical and biotech clients

Palio

Healthcare marketing agency focused on brand strategy and multichannel engagement

Chandler Chicco Agency

Healthcare public relations and communications agency serving life sciences companies

Syneos Health Medical Affairs

Scientific communications and medical education services for pharmaceutical clients

Digital & Data Solutions

Digital marketing, analytics, and omnichannel engagement capabilities for life sciences brands

Key Features
Integrated HCP and DTC advertisingMedical affairs and scientific communicationsHealthcare public relationsDigital and omnichannel marketingMarket access and payer communicationsPatient advocacy and engagementBrand strategy and launch planningRegulatory-compliant creative development
Use Cases
Pharmaceutical brand launch campaigns targeting HCPs and patientsDTC advertising for prescription medicationsMedical education and scientific communications programsHealthcare public relations and crisis communicationsOmnichannel digital engagement for life sciences brandsMarket access and reimbursement communicationsPatient support and advocacy program development
Customer Segments
Large pharmaceutical companiesBiotechnology companiesMedical device manufacturersSpecialty pharma companiesRare disease organizations
Corporate history
  • 2017Founded
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