Expertise in developing pharmaceuticals and medical devices across diverse therapeutic areas
Proven success in transforming ideas into over 40 best-selling global products. Extensive experience in evaluating and planning the development of more than 250 new technologies and product concepts across pharmaceuticals, drug delivery systems, medical devices, surgical implants, and instruments. Over 20 years of leadership experience in life-science companies.
Competences:
- Extensive experience in management and people leadership of + 100 professionals, including hybrid leadership
- Hands-on expertise in leading Program Management.
- Developed, enhanced, and implemented more efficient R&D processes, project management tools and templates based on best practices from PMI, Prince2, and Agile project management.
- Funding Acquisition
- Drug delivery systems
- Development of pharmaceutical products, cGMP, GLP, GCP
- Development of medical devices MDR, ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, IEC 62366, ISO 14971
- Team trainer with empowering and coaching leadership style
- Ph.D.
- Surgical implants
- Materials science
- Polymer science and processing
- Biodegradable polymers

Passionate about delivering innovative and people-centric solutions that improve the quality of life of millions of people.
With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to people-centered innovation, we help to deliver solutions that improve, extend, and enrich lives.
Testimonial, Managing Director at Santen: “Tero has demonstrated continuous high level expertise in R&D in terms of product development and life cycle management. Tero has a profound understanding of the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to execution.
His attention to detail, innovative problem solving skills and dedication to achieve project milestones are truly commendable. I have had a great pleasure to work and finalize many projects in collaboration with Tero and can highly recommended him as a dedicated and accomplished expert in R&D product development.”

Deep expertise in leading large international R&D teams and departments, high-performing teams and drive successful strategies and projects from concept to execution.
Testimonial, Team Member: “Tero showed excellent management in handling a research program of an extensive scale. Tero is meticulous and efficient in his work, this served as a motivation to strive and improve in my work. Open to new ideas, exhibiting high levels of agreeableness and conscientiousness, Tero is a very dependable ally within an organization. His dedication and work ethic are invaluable to any team.”
Team
Over 20 years of practical expertise, ranging from Pharmaceutical Research and Development to Program Management and Strategic Leadership, across start-ups and global pharmaceutical companies.

Founder, Senior Consultant
FAQs
What is your process working in smaller projects?
ValoXion provides comprehensive consulting, management, design, and research solutions, regardless of the size of the project. Our vision is to drive life-science innovation, fostering a global community of companies, universities, and innovators driven by a shared passion for creating products that enhance patients’ lives. Every endeavor is an opportunity to shape the future.
Who is behind ValoXion?
ValoXion was founded by Dr. Tero Välimaa, whose passion for entrepreneurship in the life-science sector began already during his student days.
I would like to learn more about ValoXion, how can I do that?
You can easily reach us for the first time at info@valoxion.fi. For follow-up discussions and project management, we accommodate the client’s preferences by offering various communication methods, including face-to-face meetings.
Can I apply to be a part of the team or work as a contractor?
Yes. ValoXion fosters a global network of life-science professionals, united by a shared passion for creating products that enhance patients’ lives.