CNS Summit Series: Balanced Disruption in Neurology, A Conversation with Merz Therapeutics CEO Stefan König

Now in its second season, this exclusive CNS Summit podcast series features biopharma leaders sharing bold ideas, breakthrough innovations and what it takes to move smarter and faster for patients. How is a mid-sized, family-owned company scaling with impact in specialty neurology? Stefan König, CEO of Merz Therapeutics, joins guest host Andy Moniz, VP of Therapeutic Strategy and Innovation at Syneos Health at the 2025 CNS Summit. Together, they explore what it takes to lead through volatility, invest globally and grow with intention, all while upholding culture and delivering with purpose. In this episode: How Merz is leveraging global capital to expand its neurology pipeline What today’s market volatility reveals about opportunity Why “balanced disruption” matters for scaling innovation The views expressed in this podcast belong solely to the speakers and do not represent those of their organization.  If you want access to more future-focused, actionable insights to help biopharmaceutical companies better execute and succeed in a constantly evolving environment, visit the Syneos Health Insights Hub. The perspectives you’ll find there are driven by dynamic research and crafted by subject matter experts focused on real answers to help guide decision-making and investment. You can find it all at https://www.syneoshealth.com/insights-hub. Like what you’re hearing? Be sure to rate and review us!  We want to hear from you! If there’s a topic you’d like us to cover on a future episode, contact us at [email protected].