Mounia AZZI

About

Mounia joined AdBio in 2025 as Venture Partner. She is a Life Sciences Executive with over 20 years of experience at the interface of research, industry and early-stage investment. Mounia studied Neuroscience in France then moved to Canada to pursue postdoctoral research at the University of Montreal where she later became a research associate. After, she transitioned to industry, joining Bellus Health (formerly Neurochem) as head of the cell biology group. In 2009, she entered the world of life sciences investment as Investment Manager at MSBi Valorisation, before joining CQDM as Program Director where she helped structure major collaborative R&D initiatives. In 2012, she contributed to the launch and growth of the NEOMED Institute as Director of Scientific Affairs and then of Nexelis (ex NEOMED-LABS), where she served successively as Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Business Officer. In 2019, she joined adMare BioInnovations as Vice President of Program Development and Partnerships before becoming Vice President Corporate Development, leading strategic partnerships, government relations, communications, and the development of emerging biotech ventures.