Claire Albano
About Claire Albano
Claire Albano is the Director of European Government Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb in Brussels, Belgium. She has extensive experience in government affairs within the pharmaceutical industry and a strong academic background in European and International Law.
Current Role at Bristol Myers Squibb
Claire Albano currently holds the position of Director European Government Affairs at Bristol Myers Squibb. Based in Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium, she manages government relations activities across Europe, focusing on regulatory and policy developments that impact the pharmaceutical industry. Her role involves engaging with key stakeholders, including policymakers and trade associations, to advocate for the company’s interests and ensure compliance with European regulations.
Previous Experience at Gilead Sciences
Before joining Bristol Myers Squibb, Claire Albano served at Gilead Sciences in two key roles. She worked as Director EU Affairs for 9 months in 2021 and as Associate Director EU Affairs from 2018 to 2021. In these roles, she was responsible for leading government affairs and policy initiatives across the European Union, engaging with regulatory bodies and stakeholders to influence policy outcomes favorable to the pharmaceutical industry.
Career at Alexion Pharmaceuticals
Claire worked at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in several senior roles over the course of four years. Her positions included Senior Manager Global Government Affairs, Associate Director of Global Government Affairs, and Manager Government Affairs EMEA. During her tenure, she managed global government relations strategies, focusing on regulatory issues and policy advocacy. Her responsibilities included liaising with global health authorities and industry groups to advance Alexion’s policy and regulatory objectives.
Educational Background
Claire Albano has an extensive academic background in European and International Law. She earned a Master's degree in International Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in European and Transnational Law from Università degli Studi di Trento. She further specialized with an M.A. in European Political and Administrative Studies from Europacollege / College of Europe. Additionally, she studied the European decision-making process at Vrije Universiteit Brussel and participated in legal research on Comparative Federal Systems at Université de Montréal.
Early Career and Roles in Policy
Claire’s early career roles provided her with a diverse perspective on regulatory and policy issues. She worked as a Policy Officer at FIGIEFA, focusing on the automotive aftermarket sector, and as a Junior Counselor for EU Government Affairs at Cefic, gaining experience in the chemical industry. Additionally, she completed a traineeship at the Council of the European Union, providing her with insight into the workings of an EU institution. She also served briefly as a Research Assistant at the European Social Observatory (OSE) and interned as a Trainee at the Council of the European Union.