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We empower pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare organizations to achieve sustainable growth, unlock market access, and capture long-term value.
Strategic Consulting | Transaction Advisory | Pricing & Market Access | Localization & Manufacturing
Partnering with Life Science Leaders in the Middle East
At Averon, we combine deep life sciences expertise with a strong local presence to help global and regional players succeed in the Middle East. From market entry and portfolio optimization to complex transactions and manufacturing localization, we provide the strategic guidance and execution support that drives measurable results.


100+ Customers
Why Choose Averon Consulting
Proven Expertise – 100+ commercial, clinical, regulatory & IP due diligences
Global Reach, Local Insights – Deep networks in APAC, ME & Africa
Healthcare & Life Sciences Focus – Pharma, MedTech, Consumer Health & Digital Health
Performance-Based Engagements – Flexible models aligned to your success

Services
These Are The Services We Serve To You

Launch Excellence
- End-to-end planning of launch objectives, milestones, and execution pathways
- Assessment of launch preparedness, KPI frameworks, and stakeholder engagement
- Tracking outcomes, identifying gaps, and driving corrective actions for sustained success

Pricing & Market Access
- Pricing strategy development & value-based pricing models
- Market access pathway design & reimbursement submissions
- Competitive pricing intelligence & scenario modeling

Localization strategy
- Distributor benchmarking (Commercial terms structuring, Benchmarking of commercial terms)
- Local Manufacturing (CMO selection, Commercial terms benchmarking)
- Feasibility Studies

Strategy Consulting
- Market entry, geographic expansion, and commercial strategy development
- Portfolio optimization, asset prioritization, and investment feasibility assessments
- Cross-functional alignment, organizational design, and operational excellence

Transactions
- Commercial, technical, and regulatory due diligence with valuation and deal structuring
- Strategic partnerships, licensing, and negotiation support
- Post-deal integration planning, execution, and value capture.

Risk Advisory
Baker Tilly addresses the full spectrum of risk, governance and compliance considerations in the context of industry, operations.

Case Studies
Listen To Our Customers Success Stories.
Averon Consulting helps our clients leverage their organizations' knowledge to increase revenue, heighten productivity, ensure compliance, and so much more. Find out how each of them are increasing their company's capacity.











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Our Professionals
Meet Our Business Professionals
Trusted Advisors. Proven Leaders.
At Averon, our strength lies in our people. With decades of combined experience across pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare, and investment, our leadership team brings credibility, expertise, and vision.

Dr. Khaled Almosa
Founding Partner & Senior Advisor
35+ years of leadership across biotech, healthcare management, vaccine manufacturing, business development & global trade
Known as the “Godfather of Biotechnology Manufacturing” in Saudi Arabia
Founder & Chairman of transformative ventures:
- SAUDIBIO – KSA’s first insulin & biologics manufacturer
- Vaccine Industrial Holding Company – Largest human vaccine facility in the Middle East
- MedTech Group – Day surgery & clinical services
- Bioera Company – Industrial engineering
- Biotech Innovation Company – Advanced R&D
- Biotech Training Institutes – In partnership with NIBRT, first of its kind in Middle East
- Averon Consulting – Strategic advisory in healthcare & biotech
- Dr. Khaled Almosa Consulting – Global investment & business development
Senior Consultant, Growth Catalyst Private Equity – advising on healthcare & life sciences investments
12 years in senior government roles & 23 years in private sector innovation
Member of KSA RDI Supreme Committee (2021–2024) chaired by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
Certifications & Education:
- Certified Senior Consultant in Healthcare & Biotech Manufacturing
- PhD in Professional Studies – Univ. of Hull (UK)
- Master’s in Healthcare Management – Univ. of Birmingham (UK)
- DBA – Swiss Business School (Switzerland)
- PG Diploma in Leadership – Harvard Business School (USA)
Author: My Mission to Save Lives in Saudi Arabia – Story of localizing insulin, vaccines & cancer therapies through biotech manufacturing
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Madava Hegde
Founding Partner & CEO
12+ years in strategy consulting & commercial due diligence across Pharma & Lifesciences
Advised on 100+ transactions across US, Europe, India, SE Asia, Middle East & Africa
Worked with global investors: ADIA, Apax, Bain Capital, TA Associates, Kedaara, PAG, TVM, TCV, CX Partners, Olayan
Advised generic players on portfolio strategy, market expansion & operational improvement
Former roles: IQVIA, PwC (Deal Strategy), EY-Parthenon (Commercial Diligence)
Education:
- MBA (Gold Medalist) – IIM Indore
- BE (Mechanical) – NITK Surathkal
Expertise:
- Portfolio Development – Dossier sourcing, contract negotiation
- Growth Strategy – Product & geography expansion
- Commercial Diligence – Investment evaluation
Key Engagements:
- Feasibility & diligence of insulin plants (India & Saudi Arabia)
- Portfolio selection for greenfield oral solid plant (KSA)
- Diligence of leading generic player in KSA for PE investment
- 100+ diligences across formulation, API & packaging sectors in emerging markets
- 15+ API sector diligences in India

Aman Preet
Healthcare & Pharma Specialist
10+ years in healthcare & pharma consulting across US, UK, Middle East & SE Asia
6+ years in strategy consulting, feasibility studies & due diligence for payors, providers & pharma firms
Expertise in: market entry, portfolio strategy, digital transformation, and enterprise effectiveness
Former roles: IQVIA (FIC), Cognizant (Healthcare), Accenture (Life Sciences)
Education:
- MBA – XLRI Jamshedpur
- B.Tech (Computer Science) – Amity University, Noida
Expertise:
- Commercial due diligence
- Market entry & go-to-market strategies
- Strategic planning
- Geo-expansion
- Operational excellence & cost optimization
Key Engagements:
- Led due diligence for US pharma firm evaluating acquisitions in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Assessed investment feasibility for insulin & greenfield pharma operations in Saudi Arabia
- Market sizing & opportunity analysis for rare diseases & specialty generics (US & MENA)
- Developed US entry & product strategy for global pharmacy retail player

John Ward
Principal Biotech Consultant
10+ years of experience in CQV for top pharma firms across Europe, Australia & the Middle East
Specialist in greenfield biotech facility start-ups & regulatory-compliant execution (FAT, SAT, IQ, OQ, PQ)
Expert in integrating Industry 4.0 technologies to drive efficiency & operational excellence
Led cross-functional teams from concept to commercial readiness
Notable Projects:
- Delivered major projects for Pfizer, MSD, WuXi Biologics, BMS, Amgen, Takeda, LEO Pharma
- Managed systems including bioreactors, centrifuges, clean utilities, QC lab equipment
Industry Engagement:
- ISPE speaker & trusted advisor connecting global biotech stakeholders
- Known for technical leadership & driving strategic growth in biotech manufacturing

Dr. Chiemela F. Anyanwu
Senior Research Scientist
20+ years of experience in plant breeding, microbial innovation & environmental science
Developed Indigenous Microorganism (IMO) technology for organic fertilizer & sustainable agriculture
Proven impact on crop yield enhancement & ecological resilience
Academic & Research Leadership:
- Held research roles across Europe, Asia, Africa & UAE
- Supervised 50+ graduate theses
- Led community biotech training programs
Recognition:
- Known for translating scientific research into practical solutions for food security & sustainability

Faris Almosa
Project manager, Cross Sector Advisory
Certified Industrial Engineer (Saudi Council of Engineers) with expertise in project management, quality systems, and biotech manufacturing
Brings a blend of technical precision and strategic insight across industrial operations and cross-sector project coordination
Experienced in regulatory frameworks, process optimization, and innovation-driven execution
Education:
- MBA (Project Management) – Swiss Business School
- BSc in Industrial Engineering – Al-Yamamah University
- Certificate in Organizational Leadership – Harvard Business School Online
Skills:
- Project coordination
- Quality systems
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic execution
- Experience across public and private sectors

Mary Joy Salonga
Lead Services Manager
10+ years of experience across healthcare, education & consulting in GCC & Asia
Director of Business Development at Avocet Health Partners & BIOERA
Leads life sciences & healthcare infrastructure initiatives across MENA, especially KSA & UAE
Expertise:
- Strategic partnerships
- Digital engagement
- Sustainable public health solutions
- Focused on aligning health and economic priorities
Leadership & Advocacy:
- Co-founder of Your Quest – promoting values-led leadership (character, capacity, credibility)
- Advocate for intentional living & stewardship in individual and institutional growth
Approach:
- Known for combining strategy, empathy & innovation in stakeholder engagement

150+ Minds. One Vision. Infinite Possibilities.
Our European affiliate, Zyme Biotech, serves as a cornerstone of Averon Consulting’s international reach. Based in the United Kingdom, Zyme Biotech brings together a dynamic team of consultants with deep expertise across multiple sectors—including biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, healthcare innovation, and regulatory strategy.
With over 150 consultants operating across Europe, Zyme Biotech offers a powerful blend of scientific rigor and strategic insight. Their contributions are instrumental in driving forward complex projects, supporting cross-border collaborations, and delivering tailored solutions that meet the highest standards of global excellence.
This partnership strengthens Averon Consulting’s ability to serve clients with agility and precision, ensuring that every engagement benefits from both local market knowledge and international best practices.