Nelson Azoulay

About Nelson Azoulay

CORPORATE STRATEGY LEADER: Dynamic biopharmaceutical leader experienced in developing and executing on mid- to long-term corporate strategies (through a mix of internal portfolio assessments and external dealmaking).• BOARD ENGAGEMENT: Trusted consultant and advisor to C-Suite and Board of Directors, valued for reliability, strong emotional intelligence, and ability to efficiently distill key insights from complex data.• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR AND TEAM BUILDER: Authentic, transparent communicator trusted to develop and motivate teams to exceed company and group goals.• SEASONED DEALMAKER: Successful record (~$15 billion deal sheet) leading M&A and licensing deals, fundraising, collaborations, and divestitures.• TEAM PLAYER: Results-driven strategist often tapped as the go-to person to execute challenging projects.

Experience

1. SVP, Strategy and Business Development

   Flagship Pioneering

   Nov 2024 — Present

   Fractional CBO / Head of BD and Strategy for select Flagship portfolio companies (NewCos and GrowthCos)

Education

• Wesleyan University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Pre-Med, Neuroscience, French & Spanish Lit.

• McGill University

  Master’s Degree, Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine

• Columbia Business School

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Dean's Honors

Skills

• Life Sciences
• Management Consulting
• Strategic Consulting
• Market Analysis
• Business Analysis
• Competitive Analysis
• Social Media
• Spanish
• French
• Lifesciences
• Data Analysis
• Marketing Communications
• Market Research
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Business Strategy
• Leadership
• Management