An open-minded, courageous, and detail-oriented scientist, Maria Veleva brings 25 years of clinical research experience and is recognised for delivering effective, fit-for-purpose quality solutions in the life sciences industry.

As the Founder and Principal Consultant at Velev Consulting Ltd., she partners with the life sciences sector to optimise procedures and processes, reduce risks, and drive efficiency in clinical trials, ensuring they are conducted to high-quality standards that support regulatory approval while safeguarding patient safety. Maria’s expertise has made her a trusted advisor in the industry.

Maria is a sought-after trainer and speaker who has presented at numerous international conferences. She serves in leadership roles with professional organisations like RQA, EF GCP and others.

Velev Consulting Ltd. offers a bespoke Quality Cultivator Program built around three core pillars: Quality Craft, Quality Culture, and Quality Control.

We support small biotech start-ups in embedding quality from the ground up, help Sponsors, CROs, and Investigator Sites foster a strong and compliant quality culture and enable clinical trial Sponsors of all sizes to stay in control through audits, inspection readiness, and risk management.