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Donmienne Leung

InvestorFounder

Director II, Head of AbbVie Ventures Europe at AbbVie · CEO at ThirtyFiveBio Limited

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

FoundedThirtyFiveBio Limited

About

Donmienne Leung leads a dedicated European venture mandate and, after 20+ years as a drug hunter and PhD medicinal chemist with active publications, provides hands-on scientific guidance to biotech boards.

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtech

CEO at ThirtyFiveBio Limited

Intro paths

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ThirtyFiveBio Limited's investors · 1

Canaan PartnersStamford · $500K – $20M checks

Experience

  1. AbbVieDirector II, Head of Ventures Europecurrent2025 — presentOxford
  2. AbbVieDirector, AbbVie Ventures UK/Europe2023 — 2025Oxford, England, United Kingdom
  3. ThirtyFiveBioBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
  4. CephagenixBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentParis and Copenhagen
  5. EvolveImmune TherapeuticsBoard Membercurrent2024 — presentBranford, Connecticut, United States
  6. Endlyz TherapeuticsBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentOxford, England, United Kingdom
  7. Enthera PharmaceuticalsBoard Observer2023 — 2025Milan, Lombardy, Italy
  8. DISCO Pharmaceuticals GmbHBoard Observer2023 — 2025Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  9. Absolute BiotechHead of Protein Engineering2021 — 2023Redcar
  10. Eli Lilly and CompanySenior Research Advisor2020 — 2021
  11. Eli Lilly and CompanyResearch Advisor2017 — 2020Greater San Diego Area
  12. Eli Lilly and CompanyPrinicipal Research Scientist2012 — 2017
  13. Eli Lilly and CompanySenior Research Scientist2008 — 2012
  14. Eli Lilly and CompanyResearch Scientist2005 — 2008
  15. The Scripps Research InstitutePostdoctoral Scientist2001 — 2005San Diego, California, United States
  16. University of QueenslandPHD Student1997 — 2001Brisbane, Australia
  17. University of MelbourneHonors Student1996 — 1997Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  18. Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical ResearchResearch Assistant1994 — 1996Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Education

  1. The University of QueenslandDoctor, Philosophy1997 — 2000
  2. University of MelbourneBachelor of Science (Honours), Chemistry / Biochemistry1996
  3. University of MelbourneBachelor of Science & Bachelor of Engineering, Biochemistry1992 — 1995

Skills & more

ResearchBiopharmaceuticalsDrug Discovery26Protein Engineering10Chemistry5Antibodies9Protein Chemistry14Chemical Biology2Biochemistry13Protein Purification3Assay Development2Molecular Biology6
+12 moreHPLCDrug DevelopmentMedicinal ChemistryCell BiologyCell CultureBiotechnologyImmunologyELISAChromatographyWestern BlottingVolunteeringDrug Design

Languages Chinese · English

  • VC University — VC University

From Donmienne's professional profile.

Colleagues at AbbVie

Anke Reichardt
Investor at AbbVie
Anthony Melendez
Managing Director at AbbVie
Christian Schubert
Head of AbbVie Ventures at AbbVie
Christina Vorvis
Director at AbbVie
Claire Leurent
Managing Director at AbbVie
Doug Faunce
Executive Director at AbbVie
Joachim Vogt
Director at AbbVie
John Gustofson
Managing Director at AbbVie

Frequently asked questions

Where does Donmienne Leung work?
Donmienne Leung is Director II, Head of AbbVie Ventures Europe at AbbVie and CEO at ThirtyFiveBio Limited.
What does Donmienne Leung invest in?
Donmienne Leung invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Healthtech.
What companies did Donmienne Leung found?
Donmienne Leung founded ThirtyFiveBio Limited.

Founder mafias

The University of Queensland mafia24

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

David KelsoBachelor of CommerceFounded Nowmov +1Giuseppe IademarcoExchange ProgramFounded MilliegroupNilay ThakarDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Founded Skylark BioCameron DavidsonStudy AbroadFounded ClimateCharles O'NeillShort CourseFounded ParsedAmra NaidooBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Acceleratingasia

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University of Melbourne mafia21

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Nikhil PooviahBachelor of MedicineFounded Osara Health +1Haakon BrunellBachelor of Science - BSFounded Katapult Accelerator +1Dr Arjun GoyalBachelor of MedicineFounded Affini-T TherapeuticsEd HooperScienceFounded OmnystudioSimon BednarBachelorFounded FinsureMick HitchcockDoctor of Philosophy (PhD)Founded Biomea Fusion

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AbbVie mafia7

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Evan MurphySenior Software EngineerFounded Zitara +1Matthew RastovacSoftware Engineering InternFounded Atmos +1Nick GasbarroGovernment Affairs InternFounded CognizantRoss LeimbergDirectorFounded Cantai TherapeuticsYuga PatelAutomation Engineering InternFounded EkpaChirag JoshiEngineering Co-OpFounded Daisy AI

Enthera mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Jonathan BehrBoard ObserverFounded Tilos Therapeutics +1

Same school

Also attended The University of Queensland114

Giuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 VenturesJasmine BettesInvestor at Reinventure GroupEsther GilmoreGlobal Head of the Client Team at Generation Investment ManagementNilay ThakarPrincipal at ARCH Venture PartnersZenetta BurgerPartner at Giant Ventures Global LlpCherie ChouHead of Corporate Development at TNBAura

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Also attended University of Melbourne206

Kevin JohnsonInvestor at MedicxiEsther GilmoreGlobal Head of the Client Team at Generation Investment ManagementMark MillsClient Team Member at Generation Investment ManagementPaulInvestor at Square Peg CapitalClarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Dan KrasnosteinPartner at Square Peg Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at AbbVie40

Nick GasbarroChief of Staff at QED InvestorsManik PasrichaVice President at Titan CapitalJennifer SmoterChief Communications & Governance Officer at Takeda VenturesTakehiko SawabeDirector at Beyond Next VenturesAndrew BierDigital Pharma Advisor at Excelerate Health VenturesShwen GweeDigital Pharma Advisor at Excelerate Health Ventures

+ 34 more

Also worked at Enthera Pharmaceuticals5

Christian SchubertHead of AbbVie Ventures at AbbVieAnta GkelouPartner, Capital Strategy at Sofinnova PartnersMargarita ChavezManaging Director at AbbVieJonathan BehrPartner at SV Health InvestorsKatie ElliasManaging Partner at JDRF T1D Fund

Also worked at DISCO Pharmaceuticals GmbH3

Therese LiechtensteinPartner at 4BIO CapitalZhizhong YaoPartner at Sofinnova PartnersChristian SchubertHead of AbbVie Ventures at AbbVie

Also worked at Eli Lilly and Company79

David MollerInvestor at Third Rock VenturesJesper GromadaInvestor at Third Rock VenturesMark LevinRetired Founding Partner at Third Rock VenturesRhonda PachecoPresident, U.S. Business Unit and U.S. Country Head at Takeda VenturesCarlos PayaVenture Partner at Ysios CapitalKjersti FrognerInvestor at Almi Invest

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