Our team

Farah Bendahmane

Senior Director – Strategic Development and Partnerships

Farah is responsible for the project committee specialized in Rare Diseases, as well as the project committee for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the life sciences and health technology (LSHT) sector. She also coordinates Montreal InVivo’s activities related to digital health and artificial intelligence in LSHT. Farah Bendahmane joined the team in 2020, where she was first responsible for Enterprise Development, then for Research and Innovation. Since then, she has mobilized a variety of key stakeholders to develop projets and advance strategic issues for the life sciences and health technologies sector, including rare diseases, scientific entrepreneurship, digital health/AI, and company financing.

Frank Béraud

Chief Executive Officer

Holding more than 25 years of experience in the life sciences sector, Mr. Béraud has particularly acquired a solid expertise in business development. With a background in sales and marketing within multinationals in the field of clinical diagnostics, his career path has led him to assume responsibility for business development for an SME in the domain of biotechnology, in addition to working as a consultant within the industry as well as a technology transfer organization. Mr. Béraud has also worked on managing the policies and strategic development of an industrial association in the life sciences sector before joining Montréal InVivo’s team. Highly socially engaged in education, the health and homelessness, he currently chairs the board of directors of the charitable organization Cancer Computer, which aims to provide leading researchers with the computing power of refurbished supercomputers.

Josée Coté

Executive Assistant and Corporate Affairs Coordinator

Right arm of the CEO, with extensive experience in organization, management and customer service. Since her arrival within Montréal InVivo’s team, Josée enthusiastically shares her knowledge, her expertise and her overall vision with her collegues. Josée is loyal, likes to bring people together, ensures the good synergy of the team, the office and the procedures. Passionate, she loves nature and travelling. Josée coordinates the BIOSUCCES Mentoring Network.

Sophie Dallaire

Projects Manager – EFFERVESCENCE

Sophie is in charge of the event EFFERVESCENCE – The future of life sciences since October 2022.

Holder of a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Montreal, she is passionate about sharing science. Having worked in an organization that aims to introduce young people to science, regardless of their socio-economic situations and gender, she learned the importance of popularizing scientific knowledge to bring people together and create a rich environment in various skills.

In her spare time, she pursues her graduate studies in business administration and enjoys making art of all kinds.

Inès Desanlis

Project Manager

After completing her university studies in biology in France, Inès completed a PhD in developmental biology in England and then moved to Montreal to complete a post-doctorate at IRCM. After eight years of thesis, she now wishes to participate in the development of the SVTS ecosystem in Quebec by joining the team of Montreal InVivo, a key player in the development of the sector.

At Montreal InVivo, Inès will work closely with Claudie to develop the Biomanufacturing dossier and will also assist the organization’s project managers.

In her free time, Inès enjoys traveling, discovering Quebec’s hiking trails, microbreweries and good restaurants.

Robin Durand

Director - Integration of innovation

Robin joined us at the end of 2021. Previously responsible for the development and implementation of the Montreal Industrial Expertise Centre, he is now Director – Life Sciences Innovation Integration within our team. Robin has a scientific background in biotechnology and several years of experience in the field of innovation. He is also a former snowboarder ! A passion that he now likes to transmit and teach to help young people discover the joys of the outdoors in winter.

Alizée Gouronnec

Director - Impact and Business Intelligence

Starting as a student representative at Montreal InVivo in April 2018, Alizée was then recruited as a consultant, and later as a project manager for topics in artificial intelligence, digital health, succession, and bio-manufacturing. She now holds the position of Director – Impact and Business Intelligence. She has distinguished herself by her thoroughness, her curiosity and her efficiency at work. She holds an engineering degree in biology (France) and a master’s degree in immunology and molecular biology. She completed her training with a graduate degree in organizational development (DESS) at HEC Montréal. In her free time, Alizée likes to hike, read and volunteer with Hacking Health.

Claudie Noël

Senior Director – Operations

Claudie is responsible for project committees dealing with workforce, training and succession issues. She oversees and participates in projects such as the Continuum data science qualification pathway and the mobilisation of expertise in biofabrication. A member of the team since July 2019, her passion for Rugby is transposed into her work. She is a true team player, always ready to lend a hand and collaborate. This year, Claudie is also involved in the Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Development Program and the Vistascience job development platform, for which Montréal InVivo is the initiator.

Malak Salah

Digital Communication Manager

Malak is in charge of managing and developing Montreal InVivo’s digital community. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in international studies and a master’s degree in public and international affairs, Malak specialized in journalism and political communication during her studies. Her editorial experience has enabled her to produce official documents for international and governmental organizations, while developing her skills in the development and implementation of strategic action plans.

Through her role in the team, Malak supports the positioning and influence of Montréal InVivo, by attaching great importance to the development of the organization digital platforms and the message it communicates, which also reflects her strong interest in new digital technologies.

In her spare time, Malak loves to travel, read a good book and discover the best little cafés in Montréal.

Julie Fiol

Communication and marketing manager

With 7 years of experience in the field of communication, particularly in public relations, Julie has navigated through various sectors and structures, thus acquiring versatile expertise. At Montréal Invivo, she is dedicated to developing communication and marketing strategies aimed at showcasing the exceptional work of the team.

Outside of her professional commitments, Julie finds balance in her personal passions such as cooking, sports, and her feminist advocacy.

Anne-Laure Gorget

Director - Business Development

Since 2023, Anne-Laure has been part of our team as Director – Business Development. She is notably responsible for the BIOSUCCES Mentoring Network, Offensive Transformation Numérique and MomentumPI projects.

A dynamic collaborator, Anne-Laure has a scientific background in chemistry and a master’s degree in innovation management. With 10 years of experience, she stands out for her organization, her goal-oriented mentality and her adaptability. Previously Director of programs in a biotechnology incubator, Anne-Laure enriches our team with her versatility and her passion for innovation.

Outside of work, Anne-Laure finds balance as a cellist in a symphony orchestra in Montreal, illustrating her harmony between professional rigor and artistic creativity.