Valentyna Starodub, PhD is Founder and CEO of Starodub, a consultancy supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences organizations in regulatory affairs, quality management, operational excellence, and business improvement. With over 20 years of experience across the pharmaceutical sector, she helps companies translate scientific innovation into practical development and commercialization strategies. Working with start-ups, scale-ups, academic innovators, and established pharmaceutical companies, she is passionate about building the regulatory, quality, and operational foundations that enable innovation to reach patients. Her perspective combines scientific expertise, entrepreneurial leadership, and extensive experience navigating the complexities of the healthcare and life sciences ecosystem.