We are healthcare innovators creating solutions that improve live

We are a consulting group specializing in patient-centered communication, education, and digital transformation – helping pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations turn complexity into clarity and insight into measurable impact.

Our Story

Founded to bridge the gap between medical science and digital innovation, velella helps healthcare and pharmaceutical organizations not only design strategies but implement them effectively and compliantly.

Based in Switzerland, we operate through a global network of medical writers, creative designers, IT developers, and project managers. This interdisciplinary foundation allows us to address the healthcare industry’s most complex communication challenges – from rare diseases to oncology, from regulatory compliance to digital transformation.

Our name, velella, reflects our philosophy of connection and movement. Inspired by Velella velella – the “little sailor of the sea,” carried gracefully by wind and current – we embody agility, adaptability, and resilience. Like its namesake, we harness surrounding forces to navigate complex environments, bridging expertise across disciplines and guiding our clients toward meaningful, forward-looking healthcare solutions.

Our Vision

Every patient deserves access to tailored healthcare solutions

We aspire to be recognized as trusted partners in medical communication and digital transformation – helping shape a future where every patient has access to informed, tailored care.

To achieve this, we co-create digital health and education solutions with medical and patient communities, combining scientific rigor with creative innovation. Our teams use state-of-the-art methodologies to deliver measurable outcomes and sustainable value in patient care.

Not every idea needs a digital tool – we help our clients evaluate, design, and implement only the solutions that truly enhance understanding, engagement, and care outcomes.

Our Strategy

Our work is guided by four core principles that ensure exceptional outcomes for every client and meaningful impact for every patient.

Solution Focused

We approach every challenge with a pragmatic mindset, creating actionable, innovative solutions that improve healthcare communication.

Quality Work

We deliver best-in-class, compliant, and scientifically accurate work across all project phases – from strategy to implementation.

Passion & Commitment

We bring energy, curiosity, and perseverance to every project, building lasting partnerships based on trust and shared purpose.

Medical & Scientific Experts

Our experts unite academic excellence with industry experience to deliver work defined by scientific rigor, precision, and credibility for impactful outcome.

Our Approach

The 4-Phase Methodology

We believe in collaboration that drives understanding, innovation, and measurable change. Our proven 4-Phase Methodology ensures every project is guided by evidence, empathy, and alignment with stakeholder needs.

1. Listen We begin by engaging with all stakeholders to identifychallenges and gather deep insights – includingthrough advisory boards and patient discussions.Key insight: Understanding end-users deeply is essential —patients with serious conditions often avoid remindersof their disease. 2. Insights  We translate findings into clear objectives andevidence-based recommendations, ensuring everyproject has measurable goals.Key insight: Co-creating with healthcare professionals andpatients together leads to successful uptake —digital tools «prescribed» by treaters aretrusted by patients. 3. Design We co-create solutions that integrate medicalaccuracy, creative design, and digitalinnovation for maximum impact and usability.Key insight: Digital solutions need well-thought throughstrategy to manage their complexity and maximizeimpact. 4. Implement We deliver and deploy with precision,ensuring compliance, seamless execution, andmeasurable results.
1. Listen We begin by engaging with allstakeholders to identifychallenges and gather deepinsights – including throughadvisory boards and patientdiscussions.Key insight:Understanding end-usersdeeply is essential —patients with seriousconditions often avoidreminders of their disease. 2. Insights  We translate findings intoclear objectives andevidence-basedrecommendations, ensuringevery project has measurablegoals.Key insight:Co-creating with healthcare professionals and patientstogether leads to successfuluptake — digital tools«prescribed» by treaters aretrusted by patients. 3. Design We co-create solutionsthat integrate medicalaccuracy, creative design,and digital innovation formaximum impact andusability.Key insight:Digital solutions needwell-thought throughstrategy to manage theircomplexity and maximizeimpact. 4. Implement We deliver and deploy withprecision, ensuringcompliance, seamlessexecution, and measurableresults.

Our Global Network

While headquartered in Switzerland, velella operates through a carefully curated international network of specialists – including physicians, PhDs, UX designers, data scientists, and IT experts.

Our multicultural team understands regional differences and can scale flexibly to meet each client’s needs – from local initiatives to multinational programs.

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Meet the Team

Our leadership team brings together experience in medical affairs, digital innovation, and strategic communication. Each member contributes both scientific depth and creative perspective – ensuring every velella project reflects insight, integrity, and impact.

Peter Fischer

Co-Founder & Project Director

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Peter Fischer

Co-Founder & Project Director

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Co-Founder & Project Director

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