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

Directors

Waleed El Madhoun

Waleed El Madhoun

Founder

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

Director of Brand Strategy

Advisors

Paul Riley

Dr Paul Riley

Senior Advisor

Analysts

Valerie Koo

Valerie Koo

Miriam Saif

Miriam Saif

Eleanor Gao

Eleanor Gao

Kyra Sharma

Kyra Sharma

Marketing

Keira Burton

Keira Burton

Oliver McWilliams

Oliver McWilliams

Leeheur Lim

Leeheur Lim

External Relations

Rania Taleb

Rania Taleb

Sophie Allsop

Sophie Allsop