Our team

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Yassine El Bakkouri

Project Manager - AReNA Scientific Events

After completing his master’s in oncology in Toulouse, where he explored RNA biology in hematological tumors, Yassine undertook a PhD in molecular pharmacology at the Université de Montréal in 2018. His work focused on blood vessel development, a crucial area for understanding and treating vascular diseases.

Yassine now holds the position of Project Manager for the AReNa project at Montréal InVivo. In this role, he helps federate and promote Quebec’s strengths in the field of RNA therapies, with the aim of positioning Quebec as a pole of attraction on the national and international scene.

Outside work, Yassine enjoys spending time with family and friends, as well as hiking in the great outdoors. He is also an avid board and role-playing gamer, and enjoys reading whenever he can.

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Tarek Hallal

Innovation Project Manager

Passionate about healthcare transformation, Tarek joined our team in 2024 to lead healthcare innovation projects, including the operationalization of value-based agreements in Quebec and initiatives in rare diseases. He holds a Master of Science degree from McGill University, where his research focused on the role of sugar-mediated glycation in prostate cancer metastasis.

With diverse experience spanning academia, biotech sales, and research consulting, Tarek thrives in cross-functional collaborations aimed at achieving impactful goals. His particular interest lies in leveraging real-world data to enhance market access and improve patient outcomes.

Outside of work, you’ll likely find him either working out at the gym or engrossed in a literary fiction book.
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Anne-Abigaïl Fils-Aimé

Project Manager - Momentum PI

An artist at heart and passionate about the law, she devotes her career to supporting the growth of creative minds and visionary entrepreneurs. Heir to three generations of musical know-how, she has made it her life’s mission to protect and promote creativity.

With over 6 years’ experience in the legal profession, she is a lawyer, intellectual property portfolio manager, trademark agent in training, IP strategist and trainer. She combines creativity and legal expertise to help SMEs innovate and protect their ideas.

With solid expertise in business development, she excels in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to maximize the potential of intellectual property assets. Its mission is clear: to help innovative ideas shine, and to support talented individuals on their path to success.