Donald Allard has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, currently serving as the Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb since January 2008, previously holding roles such as Associate Director of External Affairs and Sales & Marketing Manager for Baraclude. Prior to this, Donald served as Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at Neptune Technologies & Bioressources from April 2006 to July 2007 and as Head of Sales & Marketing at Actelion from March 2001 to October 2006. Donald began their career as a Regional Manager in Immunology at Novartis from 1999 to 2001. Educational credentials include a pharmacy degree with a focus on Hospital Pharmacy from Université de Montréal, obtained from 1983 to 1988, and an earlier degree in Hospital Pharmacy from Collège Notre-Dame de Foy, completed from 1981 to 1983.