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Inizio

Inizio is your market-leading commercialization partner.

We provide tailored, innovative solutions to help health and life sciences companies with their clinical development and commercialization journeys, maximizing patient access. Leveraging our connected suite of capabilities, our experts guide you through each pivotal moment in your asset’s lifecycle, creating solutions that simplify the complex, unlock value, and enhance treatment outcomes.

6th Floor, Holborn Gate, 26 Southampton Buildings, WC2A 1AN United Kingdom

At the heart of our success are the talented experts who work hand-in-hand with our clients to deliver exceptional value, innovation, and impact. Explore our latest awards, achievements, and recognitions as we continue to set new standards and reimagine the future of health here.

 

With >10,500 specialists across >50 countries, we unite global reach with deep, broad expertise in science, strategy, creativity, and technology. Our work spans all 14 therapeutic areas, and we’re proud to support every one of the top 20 pharmaceutical companies worldwide. What sets us apart is how we bring our capabilities together, across five areas of our business:

 

Inizio Advisory

Inizio Advisory partners with global life science and healthcare companies to create lasting change in human healthcare.

Across four businesses in market research (Research Partnership), strategic consulting (Putnam), management consulting (Vynamic), and brand alignment (STEM), Inizio Advisory support clients at every stage of the product and patient journey, accelerating clinical and commercial success and long-term value.

 

Inizio Medical

Inizio Medical connects scientific expertise and technology to create compelling content and experiences that inform, inspire, and engage medical communities globally.

Inizio Medical brings together three of the most recognized and trusted global medical communications agencies – ApotheCom, Ashfield MedComms and Nucleus Global –  underpinned with best-in-class Medical Affairs consulting, data analytics, integrated evidence generation, and industry-leading AI solutions through medical excellence and transformation agency, MEDiSTRAVA.

 

Inizio Evoke

Inizio Evoke is a global health marketing, communications, and transformation platform unlocking growth through data-driven insight and human centricity.

Inizio Evoke – a full-service team of creative problem solvers who always find a way to make health more human™ – is built to design intuitive, people-centric experiences, brands, and businesses that drive transformative growth across brand and creative, communications, transformation, access, and media.

 

Inizio Engage

Inizio Engage is a global strategic, commercial, and creative engagement partner.

Combining a unique mix of consultation, creation, and activation expertise with the latest technology, Inizio Engage design and deliver tailored solutions that inspire lasting change across decision optimization, experience design (XD), patient solutions, Medical Affairs, and commercial.

 

Inizio Biotech

Inizio Biotech develops personalized solutions curated to maxmise asset value at every opportunity.

Providing best-in-class services across the clinical development and commercialization journey, our biotech solutions are highly personalized and coordinated through a single strategic point of contact. Inizio Biotech support you by guiding, validating, and inspiring the decisions that matter most.

Inizio Engage CEO Jim Sage featured in pharmaphorum’s “12 Questions” series

Discover Jim Sage’s insights on leadership, industry challenges, and the transformative impact of data, technology, and patient-centric innovation in his latest pharmaphorum “12 Questions” interview.

Reframing the Obesity Conversation: Key Takeaways from ObesityWeek® 2025

As the understanding of obesity continues to evolve, so too does the science, patient experience, and cross-sector collaboration driving innovation. At ObesityWeek® 2025 in Atlanta, experts from across Inizio reflected...

How DataGateway unified oncology data for real-world insights & market intelligence

Discover how our DataGateway platform unifies fragmented real-world oncology data into a single, validated dataset that delivers deeper insights and faster decision-making.

Inizio launches InConcert™ to transform pre-launch planning through connected intelligence.

Inizio today announced the launch of InConcert™, a new AI-powered data solution designed to accelerate smarter, evidence-led decisions during the critical pre-launch phase of the product lifecycle.

ESMO 2025 highlights: How storytelling, design & emotion are transforming scientific engagement

Discover key insights from ESMO 2025 on how design, emotion, and sustainability are reshaping medical congress experiences. Featuring expert takes from Inizio leaders.

Preparing for ASH 2025: Pharma’s role in hematology innovation

As the global hematology community prepares for the 67th ASH® Annual Meeting and Exposition, Inizio experts share their perspectives on what’s driving the field forward – and how pharma companies...

AI without limits: A smarter, integrated approach to Medical Affairs

At Inizio Medical, we believe AI isn’t replacing Medical Affairs — it’s redefining what’s possible. Our platform, iON.AI™, enhances human expertise, streamlines complex workflows, and strengthens strategic impact through seamless...

What to expect from Obesity Week 2025: Key trends shaping the future of obesity care

Discover how Inizio experts are shaping the future of obesity care—where science, strategy, and innovation unite to advance cardiometabolic health and drive real-world impact.

AI with intent: How Inizio is redefining pharma through precision and partnership

At Fierce Pharma Week, Inizio revealed how the fusion of human expertise and purposeful AI is reshaping pharma communications and driving real-world impact—discover how this human-centered innovation is defining the...

Leading the future of Intelligent Commercialization™: Where proprietary data, tech, and AI meet expert insight

Inizio is leading the way in Intelligent Commercialization™ by uniting proprietary AI-powered platforms, deep scientific expertise, and proven governance to unlock measurable, lasting value at every stage of commercialization.

AAD conference 2016

Therapy Watch recently presented “real-world” patient data on treatment duration and persistence among European PsO patients

Video: Global Biosimilars Market

Research director of Therapy Watch, Laurent Chanroux, discusses the growth opportunities for biosimilars and the importance of adaptable market tracking for pre and post product launch

Case study: Understanding Patient Willingness to Pay in Emerging Markets

Our client wanted to identify the optimum selling price for their chronic disease treatment in emerging markets, based on patient’s willingness to pay for the product out of pocket.Find out...

From promise to practice: immuno-oncology in action Part 3 – Emerging Markets

Our latest white paper on immuno-oncology explores the challenges and opportunities in emerging markets, with a focus on Asia.

Infographic: HCV EU

Research findings from our Therapy HCV study shows that 28% of HCV patients in the EU are infected by sharing needles or drug equipment.Our latest market snapshot offers an introduction...

Taiwan: Exploring the Healthcare Opportunity in this Singular “Hybrid” Market

Published in eyeforpharma February 2016 by Rachel Howard

Gaining deeper insights within a hard to reach audience

Often a short research study isn’t sufficient to get the level of insights and understanding that you require, especially when working with a hard to reach target audience.It can also...

Living with RA Report

Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis 2016 is a new syndicated report which offers low-cost, high-value quantitative insight into patient attitudes and behaviour.

Heather Desmet appointed new Head of Living With

We are delighted to welcome Heather Desmet as Head of Living With at the company’s London headquarters.

Webinar Recording: The Art of Storytelling in Pharma Market Research

Effectively communicating research insights is a major focus for today’s market researcher, particularly in global healthcare. It’s not enough now just to present the research evidence. We must tell the...

Reimagine health with Inizio.

At Inizio, we provide tailored, innovative solutions to help health and life sciences companies with their clinical development and commercialization journeys, maximizing patient access. Our experts guide you through each...

What we do and who we do it for | Pegasus

We’ve built a new type of health communications consultancy. One that believes in a ‘health first, sector second’ approach. One that connects with every stakeholder. One that blends traditional, digital...

Understanding decision making in health | Pegasus

To reflect the importance of self-care in health, we developed and launched a new model for exploring personal health decision-making which provides a framework for strategic planning, whatever the therapy...

An animated approach to communicating healthy messages | Pegasus

Telling a health message is one half of the battle. Ensuring that these messages resonate is another matter entirely. The Lab is our 25-strong, in-house creative and content team within...

At Inizio, sustainability means minimizing our environmental impact, championing inclusion, promoting health equity, and operating in a responsible, ethical manner that allows us to grow in a way that benefits all our stakeholders.

Guided by our Commitments, our people are empowered to make a real difference. In our latest report, we’re proud to present the significant progress we made in 2024. Read our 2024 Sustainability Report. 

Ryan Quigley

Ryan Quigley
CEO, Inizio

Gavin McShera

Gavin McShera
Chief Information Officer, Inizio

Mary-Kate McGarry

Mary-Kate McGarry
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Inizio

Ben Jackson

Ben Jackson
CFO, Inizio

Colin Stanley

Colin Stanley
CCO, Inizio

Grainne McAleese

Grainne McAleese
Deputy CFO, Inizio

Stephanie Hasenbos-Case

Stephanie Hasenbos-Case
Chief Human Resources Officer, Inizio

Remco op den Kelder

Remco op den Kelder
President, Inizio Advisory

Elaine Ferguson

Elaine Ferguson
Global President, Inizio Medical

Reid Connolly

Reid Connolly
Global President, Inizio Evoke

Jim Sage

Jim Sage
Global President, Inizio Engage

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Inizio Engage CEO Jim Sage featured in pharmaphorum’s “12 Questions” series

Discover Jim Sage’s insights on leadership, industry challenges, and the transformative impact of data, technology, and patient-centric innovation in his latest pharmaphorum “12 Questions” interview.

Reframing the Obesity Conversation: Key Takeaways from ObesityWeek® 2025

As the understanding of obesity continues to evolve, so too does the science, patient experience, and cross-sector collaboration driving innovation. At ObesityWeek® 2025 in Atlanta, experts from across Inizio reflected...

How DataGateway unified oncology data for real-world insights & market intelligence

Discover how our DataGateway platform unifies fragmented real-world oncology data into a single, validated dataset that delivers deeper insights and faster decision-making.

Inizio launches InConcert™ to transform pre-launch planning through connected intelligence.

Inizio today announced the launch of InConcert™, a new AI-powered data solution designed to accelerate smarter, evidence-led decisions during the critical pre-launch phase of the product lifecycle.

ESMO 2025 highlights: How storytelling, design & emotion are transforming scientific engagement

Discover key insights from ESMO 2025 on how design, emotion, and sustainability are reshaping medical congress experiences. Featuring expert takes from Inizio leaders.

Preparing for ASH 2025: Pharma’s role in hematology innovation

As the global hematology community prepares for the 67th ASH® Annual Meeting and Exposition, Inizio experts share their perspectives on what’s driving the field forward – and how pharma companies...

AI without limits: A smarter, integrated approach to Medical Affairs

At Inizio Medical, we believe AI isn’t replacing Medical Affairs — it’s redefining what’s possible. Our platform, iON.AI™, enhances human expertise, streamlines complex workflows, and strengthens strategic impact through seamless...

What to expect from Obesity Week 2025: Key trends shaping the future of obesity care

Discover how Inizio experts are shaping the future of obesity care—where science, strategy, and innovation unite to advance cardiometabolic health and drive real-world impact.

AI with intent: How Inizio is redefining pharma through precision and partnership

At Fierce Pharma Week, Inizio revealed how the fusion of human expertise and purposeful AI is reshaping pharma communications and driving real-world impact—discover how this human-centered innovation is defining the...

Leading the future of Intelligent Commercialization™: Where proprietary data, tech, and AI meet expert insight

Inizio is leading the way in Intelligent Commercialization™ by uniting proprietary AI-powered platforms, deep scientific expertise, and proven governance to unlock measurable, lasting value at every stage of commercialization.