About

We read the footnotes.

About us

Northern BioStrategies is a student-led consultancy based in the North of the UK.
We aim to make life science strategy and commercial analysis more accessible to students across the region, while publishing sharp, data-backed insights on biotech, pharma, and healthcare innovation.
We unite ambitious students and experienced mentors to deliver strategic research and support early professional growth in the life sciences sector.

Our Mission

Make life sciences consulting more accessible in the North.
Publish credible, well-researched strategy reports.
Link academic rigour with real-world commercial thinking.

Meet Our Team

Waleed El Madhoun

Waleed El Madhoun

Managing Director, 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

Associate Analyst

Sisir Kalavala

Sisir Kalavala

Associate Analyst

Valerie Koo

Valerie Koo

Associate Analyst

Miriam Saif

Miriam Saif

Associate Analyst

Eleanor Gao

Eleanor Gao

Associate Analyst