Strategic Life Science Consulting
Element Eleven delivers strategic life science consulting to organisations worldwide - from emerging biotechs to multinational corporations.
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We specialise in bridging the gap between scientific innovation and commercial success, helping clients navigate the complexities of global pharmaceutical operations with clarity and precision.
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Our Mission Is to Drive Success
Medical Affairs and Clinical Development
External Expert Management
Business Development
Clinical Trial Design and Development Planning
Real-World Evidence Generation
Scientific Representation and Communication
Pharmaceutical Marketing
P&L for large organisations
Working with life science organisations worldwide - Element Eleven brings strategic clarity across the entire product lifecycle.
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With extensive experience across the US, EU, Canada, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa, and nearly a decade of on-the-ground expertise in China, Element Eleven understands the complexities of global life science operations.
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By bridging scientific innovation with commercial strategy, we help clients navigate diverse regulatory environments, streamline development, and deliver meaningful impact across markets.

What Sets Us Apart
Global insight with true cultural fluency
With experience spanning almost every major market, we understand how expectations, communication styles, and decision-making norms vary across regions. This cultural fluency helps prevent misalignment, accelerates progress, and ensures stakeholders remain fully aligned.
Leadership that adapts to every level of an organisation
Our work spans global, regional, and local roles, each requiring a distinct approach:
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Global: strategic direction and top-down leadership independent of local resources
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Regional: alignment and influence without direct authority
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Local: P&L responsibility and bottom-up operational leadership
Established relationships with key stakeholders worldwide
We have long-standing working relationships with regulatory authorities including the EMA, FDA, and China FDA, as well as national and provincial bodies. We’ve collaborated with major international scientific societies (ASN, AHA, ESC) and organisations such as WHO, GAVI, and other non-profits.
A network that unlocks progress
Over decades, we’ve built an extensive network across clinical practice, R&D, government affairs, market access, and reimbursement. Knowing the right people, and how to activate them effectively, accelerates impact for clients.
Comprehensive therapeutic experience
Our experience spans all major therapeutic areas, enabling us to bring value to a wide range of medical topics and development challenges.
What drives us
Our deepest interests include CVRM/CKM, China, vaccines, and real-world evidence though we comfortably work across any therapeutic area. Above all, we are driven by clinical relevance: addressing unmet medical needs, advancing public health, supporting healthy ageing, and reducing waste in healthcare. We focus on innovation when it truly matters, when it delivers meaningful value for patients and end-users.
Dr Filip Surmont, MD
Filip Surmont is a Belgian medical doctor with a Master’s in Sports Medicine and more than thirty years of experience across clinical practice and the pharmaceutical industry. He began his career in sports medicine, working with Olympic-level athletes. That experience taught him the value of precision, resilience, and teamwork - lessons that continue to guide his approach today.
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Over the past two decades, Filip’s work has taken him across Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, helping shape healthcare systems and programs that make a real difference for patients. He has worked in a wide range of therapeutic areas, always with the same goal in mind: making good care more accessible and effective in real life, not just in theory.
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Having worked in so many therapeutic areas and countries, Filip understands that success in healthcare depends as much on human connection as on scientific expertise. He is known for his ability to build trust, communicate across cultures, and bring people together to solve complex challenges. Over the years, he has developed a strong international network of stakeholders and experts across all major therapeutic areas, particularly in key and emerging markets.
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Filip is passionate about using real-world data and evidence to bridge the gap between clinical innovation and everyday healthcare. He has led national and regional immunization programs, improved treatment pathways, and supported initiatives that make evidence-based care easier to deliver.
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At heart, Filip believes that lasting impact comes from collaboration, trust, and curiosity. Known for his calm and thoughtful leadership, he brings people together around shared goals, always keeping patients at the center of every decision.

Commitment to Excellence
Tailored Solutions
Expertise
At Element Eleven, we are committed to providing tailored solutions that address the specific needs of our clients. Our expertise in the life science industry allows us to offer unique insights and strategies that drive success for our clients.
Collaborative Partnerships
We believe in building collaborative partnerships with our clients, based on integrity and accountability. Our goal is to foster long-term relationships built on trust and transparency, ensuring mutual growth and success.
Continuous Innovation
In a rapidly evolving industry, knowledge and innovation are crucial. We are dedicated to staying at the forefront of industry trends and advancements, leveraging our commitment to continuous innovation to benefit our clients.
Passion for Excellence
Our passion for excellence drives us to consistently deliver high-quality solutions and support to our clients. We are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of service and performance, making a meaningful impact on the success of our clients.
Client-Centric Focus
Our client-centric focus is at the heart of everything we do. We are deeply committed to understanding our clients' unique challenges and goals, allowing us to provide personalized strategies and support that truly make a difference.
