About

Research-led life sciences consulting.

About us

Northern BioStrategies is a student-led life sciences consultancy based in the North of the UK.
We specialise in research-led commercial and market analysis across biotech, pharma, and healthcare.
Our work focuses on producing clear, source-backed insights that sit at the intersection of scientific depth and commercial relevance.

Alongside our client work and publications, we bring together ambitious students and experienced mentors to develop practical consulting skills and early professional exposure within the life sciences sector.

Our Mission

To support life sciences companies with high-quality, research-led consulting while creating meaningful, professional consulting experience for students.
We aim to deliver work that is commercially useful for clients and developmental for analysts, building capability, credibility, and access within the life sciences ecosystem in the North.

Meet Our Team

Waleed El Madhoun

Waleed El Madhoun

Founder

Paul Riley

Paul Riley

Senior Advisor

Hamza Ali

Hamza Ali

Director of Operations

Muhammad Bassam Albakri

Muhammad Bassam Albakri

Director of Technology

Dieu Anh Nguyen

Dieu Anh Nguyen

Director of Insights

Oliver Hughes

Oliver Hughes

Director of Market Analysis

Sisir Kalavala

Sisir Kalavala

Consultant

Valerie Koo

Valerie Koo

Consultant

Miriam Saif

Miriam Saif

Consultant

Eleanor Gao

Eleanor Gao

Consultant