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India’s Global Capability Centers are evolving from operational support hubs into strategic engines of innovation across healthcare and life sciences.

Global healthcare organizations including Bayer, Roche, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Thermo Fisher Scientific are expanding their GCC presence in India, building capabilities across clinical research, AI, digital health, regulatory strategy, and data science. This shift reflects a broader transformation in how global organizations approach innovation, with GCCs increasingly contributing to research, technology development, and business strategy.

India’s growing role in this ecosystem is supported by a combination of healthcare and life sciences talent, strong engineering and digital capabilities, a supportive business environment, increasing global healthcare investment, and expanding research and technology infrastructure.

As organizations move beyond building larger teams toward developing specialized capabilities, the next generation of healthcare GCCs will play an increasingly strategic role in shaping global innovation.

Explore how India’s GCC ecosystem is evolving and why its next phase could be one of the defining shifts in healthcare and life sciences.

Join the conversation at RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026, where industry leaders will explore how GCCs are shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

India’s Global Capability Centers are evolving from operational support hubs into strategic engines of innovation across healthcare and life sciences.

Global healthcare organizations including Bayer, Roche, Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca, Novo Nordisk, and Thermo Fisher Scientific are expanding their GCC presence in India, building capabilities across clinical research, AI, digital health, regulatory strategy, and data science. This shift reflects a broader transformation in how global organizations approach innovation, with GCCs increasingly contributing to research, technology development, and business strategy.

India’s growing role in this ecosystem is supported by a combination of healthcare and life sciences talent, strong engineering and digital capabilities, a supportive business environment, increasing global healthcare investment, and expanding research and technology infrastructure.

As organizations move beyond building larger teams toward developing specialized capabilities, the next generation of healthcare GCCs will play an increasingly strategic role in shaping global innovation.

Explore how India’s GCC ecosystem is evolving and why its next phase could be one of the defining shifts in healthcare and life sciences.

Join the conversation at RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026, where industry leaders will explore how GCCs are shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

The best internships go beyond learning new skills. They create opportunities to work on real challenges, contribute to meaningful projects, and understand how ideas translate into business impact.

At Healthark, interns get the opportunity to work on industry-relevant projects, develop a consulting mindset, strengthen their research and problem-solving skills, and turn structured research into actionable insights. The experience also encourages interns to take ownership, learn through feedback, and apply their knowledge in a real-world environment.

What makes the experience meaningful is the culture around it. Collaboration, mentorship, and an open learning environment give interns the space to ask questions, explore ideas, and continuously improve.

In this video, our interns share how their experience at Healthark helped them build practical skills, contribute to meaningful work, and grow both professionally and personally.

The internship experience is not just about preparing for the next role. It is about developing the mindset, confidence, and capabilities that continue to create value throughout a career.

Discover how Healthark creates opportunities for aspiring professionals to learn, contribute, and grow.

Care ADHD's expansion of its Bengaluru Global Capability Center (GCC) in less than a year highlights the growing role of India in building multidisciplinary capabilities for digital-first healthcare organizations.

Within just 11 months of launching its first GCC, Care ADHD expanded into an additional Bengaluru office with 140 workstations. The center now brings together clinicians, engineers, product managers, data scientists, security and QA specialists, and operations and project teams under one integrated ecosystem.

The expansion reflects a broader shift in Life Sciences and Healthcare GCCs, where organizations are increasingly building teams that combine clinical expertise with technology, data, product, and operational capabilities. For digital-first healthcare companies, this multidisciplinary model can support the development and scaling of global products and capabilities more effectively.

The milestone also highlights the growing collaboration between India and the UK in healthcare innovation and technology, with representatives from the British High Commission in Bengaluru participating in the inauguration.

As healthcare organizations continue to expand their global capabilities, India's talent and technology ecosystem is becoming increasingly important to the next phase of digital health innovation.

Discover how Healthark supports healthcare and life sciences organizations with GCC strategy and market intelligence.

Healthcare marketing is increasingly moving beyond traditional channels as brands look for more relevant ways to engage audiences where conversations and communities already exist.

From Reddit and branded podcasts to micro-influencers, AI-powered experiences, and integrated omnichannel strategies, leading healthcare and life sciences brands are experimenting with unconventional approaches to create stronger audience connections.

Examples from Allergan Aesthetics, ViiV Healthcare, Pfizer, American Cancer Society, and GSK demonstrate how these channels can generate meaningful outcomes—from increased brand sentiment and organic reach to stronger engagement and broader audience visibility.

The bigger opportunity is not simply adopting the latest platform or format. It is understanding where audiences are already engaging, what kind of experience they value, and how emerging channels can complement a broader brand strategy.

As healthcare marketing continues to evolve, organizations that are willing to rethink where and how they engage audiences can uncover new opportunities for relevance, differentiation, and brand growth.

Discover more perspectives from Healthark on the strategies, trends, and opportunities shaping healthcare marketing.

Healthcare is no longer evolving through isolated breakthroughs. Artificial intelligence, Real-World Evidence, clinical research, biotechnology, Global Capability Centers, regulatory innovation, and emerging technologies are increasingly interconnected, shaping how the industry creates value and delivers better outcomes.

RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 brings these developments together through eight key themes that reflect the priorities shaping healthcare and life sciences today.

The summit will explore how organizations are building better evidence, rethinking clinical research, adopting AI responsibly, and transforming India's Global Capability Centers into strategic innovation engines. Discussions will also examine emerging biotechnology, India's growing role in global healthcare, the importance of quality and regulatory assurance, and how technologies such as drones are creating new possibilities for healthcare delivery.

Hosted by Healthark, RISE 2026 will bring together leaders, innovators, researchers, and policymakers to exchange perspectives and explore the shifts influencing the healthcare ecosystem.

Join the Virtual Summit on September 22–23, 2026, followed by the Live Summit in Hyderabad on September 24, 2026.

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Professional growth is shaped by more than experience. The culture people work in, the opportunities they receive, and the level of ownership they are encouraged to take can significantly influence how they approach their work and develop throughout their careers.

In this video, Dr. Divya Jariwala, Manager, RWE at Healthark, shares how Healthark's goal-oriented culture encourages professionals to focus on outcomes rather than simply completing assigned tasks. This approach helps individuals develop discipline, planning, ownership, and accountability while taking greater responsibility for their work.

At Healthark, professional development goes beyond delivering projects. By encouraging individuals to take ownership from the beginning, the culture creates opportunities to build practical professional skills and develop a mindset that extends beyond individual engagements.

A strong culture can shape not only how people work today, but also how they approach challenges and opportunities throughout their careers.

Explore how Healthark empowers professionals to build meaningful careers while creating impact across healthcare and life sciences:

The next generation of Life Sciences and Healthcare GCCs will be defined not simply by how much they save, but by how effectively they execute.

As GCCs mature, stronger governance, standardized processes, automation, leadership ownership, and higher-value mandates are becoming critical to creating greater enterprise value. The focus is shifting from traditional cost arbitrage toward execution excellence, where operational efficiency becomes a result of building stronger capabilities and processes.

This shift is particularly important as GCCs expand into areas such as R&D, regulatory science, AI, digital health, and clinical analytics. In these areas, execution excellence can influence speed, quality, innovation, and strategic impact while improving cost realization as a natural outcome.

Leading GCCs are therefore looking beyond lower operating costs and focusing on how they can build scalable, efficient, and strategically aligned operations that contribute more meaningfully to the global enterprise.

As the definition of GCC success continues to evolve, discover how Healthark supports healthcare and life sciences organizations with GCC strategy and market intelligence to build and scale high-value Global Capability Centers.

Healthcare innovation is no longer advancing through isolated breakthroughs. Artificial intelligence, Real-World Evidence, clinical research, biotechnology, regulatory science, Global Capability Centers, and emerging healthcare technologies are evolving together, creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation across the healthcare ecosystem.

RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 brings these conversations together through eight carefully curated themes that reflect the priorities shaping healthcare and life sciences today. From advancing Real-World Data and Evidence, reimagining clinical research, and accelerating responsible AI adoption to exploring biotechnology, India's growing healthcare ecosystem, quality and regulatory assurance, Global Capability Centers, and next-generation healthcare delivery, each theme represents a key area driving industry transformation.

Hosted by Healthark, the third edition of its flagship summit will bring together healthcare leaders, researchers, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts from around the world to exchange ideas, share experiences, and explore the trends defining tomorrow's healthcare landscape.

Join the Virtual Summit on September 22–23, 2026, followed by the Live Summit in Hyderabad on September 24, 2026, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

Healthcare innovation is evolving faster than ever, bringing together advances in Artificial Intelligence, Real-World Evidence, clinical research, biotechnology, and Global Capability Centers to transform the future of healthcare.

Reflecting this evolution, what began as RWEsearch has grown into RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026—Healthark's flagship global platform for healthcare and life sciences. Building on the success of previous editions, RISE 2026 will bring together researchers, healthcare leaders, innovators, policymakers, and industry experts to exchange ideas, share practical insights, and explore the trends shaping tomorrow's healthcare ecosystem.

The summit will feature discussions across AI, clinical research, Real-World Evidence, emerging technologies, biotechnology, healthcare innovation, and India's growing role as a global healthcare and life sciences hub.

📅 Virtual Summit: 22–23 September 2026 📍 Live Summit: 24 September 2026 | Hyderabad, India

Join a global community driving the next chapter of healthcare innovation and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

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The future of Life Sciences and Healthcare Global Capability Centers (GCCs) will be shaped not by workforce size alone, but by the concentration of specialized expertise they bring together.

As GCCs continue expanding into artificial intelligence, clinical analytics, digital health, regulatory science, global product development, and data-driven research, organizations require multidisciplinary teams capable of solving increasingly complex healthcare challenges. Bringing together scientific, clinical, regulatory, engineering, and digital talent enables GCCs to take ownership of high-value global mandates while driving innovation across the enterprise.

However, talent alone is not enough. The strongest Life Sciences and Healthcare GCCs are emerging within ecosystems that connect industry, academia, healthcare providers, startups, and research institutions. These collaborative environments accelerate innovation, strengthen leadership capabilities, and move strategic decision-making closer to where expertise resides.

As GCCs evolve from operational support centers into global innovation hubs, specialized talent is becoming one of the most important competitive differentiators.

Discover how Healthark helps healthcare and life sciences organizations develop GCC strategies, identify high-potential ecosystems, and build future-ready innovation capabilities.

Healthcare innovation has expanded far beyond individual disciplines. Artificial intelligence, Real-World Evidence, clinical research, biotechnology, Global Capability Centers, and regulatory excellence are increasingly shaping the future together rather than independently.

This evolution is reflected in the transformation of RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit into RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026. What began as a conference focused on Real-World Evidence has grown into a global platform bringing together healthcare and life sciences leaders to explore the trends, technologies, and collaborations driving the industry's future.

Building on the success of the 2025 edition, which welcomed over 3,100 registrations, 62+ speakers, 42+ organizations, and participants from 14+ countries, RISE 2026 expands the conversation across eight strategic themes, including AI, clinical research, biotechnology, GCCs, regulatory assurance, and healthcare innovation.

Hosted by Healthark, RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 will be held as a hybrid event, featuring a virtual summit on September 22–23 followed by a live summit in Hyderabad on September 24, 2026.

Register today and join the conversations shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

Great teams are built through collaboration, communication, and a little friendly competition.

At Healthark, our latest Fun Friday brought everyone together for an exciting game of Pictionary, where creativity, quick thinking, and teamwork took center stage. From enthusiastic sketches and rapid-fire guesses to plenty of laughter along the way, every round reminded us that some of the best workplace moments happen outside our daily routines.

Activities like these create opportunities for colleagues across teams to connect, strengthen relationships, and build the trust that supports collaboration in the workplace. Whether celebrating a winning sketch or enjoying the fun of the game, every participant contributed to an energetic and memorable experience.

At Healthark, we believe a strong workplace culture is built not only through meaningful work but also through the moments that bring people together.

Discover how Healthark fosters collaboration, learning, and a people-first culture where teams grow together—both inside and outside the workplace.

India's Life Sciences and Healthcare Global Capability Centers (GCCs) are evolving into strategic innovation hubs that drive global research, digital transformation, and enterprise capabilities.

Alcon's continued investment in its Bengaluru Global Capability Centre reflects this broader industry shift. Alongside strengthening its GCC, the company is expanding investments in innovation, capability development, surgeon training, partnerships with eye hospitals, and future-ready talent, reinforcing India's growing importance across global digital, engineering, analytics, and business operations.

This evolution highlights how healthcare GCCs are moving beyond traditional support functions to become centers of excellence for product innovation, AI adoption, data-driven decision-making, and enterprise-wide transformation. With access to world-class scientific talent, technology expertise, and a rapidly expanding healthcare ecosystem, India is increasingly becoming a preferred destination for long-term innovation investment.

As organizations continue to redefine the role of Global Capability Centers, strategic location decisions are increasingly driven by innovation potential rather than operational efficiency alone.

Discover how Healthark supports healthcare and life sciences organizations with GCC strategy, ecosystem intelligence, and market insights to build future-ready Global Capability Centers.

Healthcare innovation is no longer driven by individual disciplines working in isolation. Advances in artificial intelligence, clinical research, real-world evidence, biotechnology, and Global Capability Centers are increasingly shaping one another, creating the need for more connected industry conversations.

That evolution is reflected in RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026, the third edition of Healthark's flagship healthcare summit. Formerly known as the RWEsearch & Health Innovation Summit, the event has evolved alongside the industry, expanding from a primary focus on Real-World Evidence into a global platform covering the technologies, research, and innovations transforming healthcare.

Following the success of the 2025 summit, which welcomed 3,100+ registrations, 62+ speakers, 42+ organizations, and participants from 14+ countries, RISE 2026 will continue bringing together researchers, healthcare leaders, innovators, and industry experts to exchange ideas across eight key themes shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.

As healthcare continues to evolve, meaningful progress depends on collaboration across disciplines. RISE Health Innovation Summit 2026 provides a platform where those conversations come together to shape what's next.

Register today and be part of the conversations driving the future of healthcare innovation.

A meaningful career is built through continuous learning, collaboration, and opportunities to solve real-world challenges.

In this video, Chandni Patel shares her experience of life at Healthark and how working in a collaborative environment has helped her grow both professionally and personally. From taking ownership of meaningful work to learning from experienced colleagues, every opportunity contributes to building stronger skills, broader perspectives, and greater confidence.

At Healthark, growth is driven by curiosity, teamwork, and continuous learning. Team members are encouraged to explore new ideas, work across diverse healthcare and life sciences engagements, and contribute to projects that create meaningful impact for clients and the industry.

Because great careers aren't built by doing the same work every day—they're built by solving new challenges, learning continuously, and growing with every experience.

Explore how Healthark empowers professionals to build meaningful careers while creating impact across healthcare and life sciences.

The future of Life Sciences and Healthcare GCCs will be shaped not only by the talent they attract, but also by the infrastructure that enables scientific innovation.

As research becomes increasingly driven by AI, advanced analytics, and digital technologies, organizations are moving beyond conventional office environments toward purpose-built science campuses that combine laboratory infrastructure with digital engineering capabilities. These hybrid science-technology ecosystems enable scientists, clinicians, engineers, and data specialists to collaborate more effectively across every stage of research, accelerating the journey from discovery to development.

Purpose-built campuses also provide the specialized environments required for biologics, cell and gene therapies, translational research, and AI-enabled drug discovery, creating the foundation for faster innovation and more efficient research workflows.

As Life Sciences and Healthcare GCCs continue to evolve, infrastructure is becoming a strategic differentiator alongside talent, technology, and ecosystem access. Organizations that invest in integrated scientific environments will be better positioned to accelerate innovation and support the next generation of healthcare breakthroughs.

Discover how Healthark supports healthcare and life sciences organizations with GCC strategy, ecosystem intelligence, and market insights to build future-ready Global Capability Centers.