Donald Allard
About Donald Allard
Donald Allard is the Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over three decades of experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
Current Role at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Donald Allard serves as the Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs at Bristol-Myers Squibb. He has been in this leadership role for over a decade. His position involves overseeing and managing the company’s interactions with government entities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and advocating for the company's interests and policies.
Previous Roles at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Prior to his current role, Donald Allard held several positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb. From 2008 to 2010, he worked as the Associate Director of External Affairs. Earlier in 2008, he also served as the Sales & Marketing Manager for Baraclude, where he focused on strategic marketing initiatives and sales performance.
Experience at Neptune Technologies and Actelion
Donald Allard has significant experience in sales and marketing within the pharmaceutical industry. He worked as Vice-President of Sales & Marketing at Neptune Technologies & Bioresources from 2006 to 2007. Before that, he spent five years at Actelion as the Head of Sales & Marketing, managing marketing strategies and sales operations.
Role at Novartis
Between 1999 and 2001, Donald Allard was the Regional Manager for Immunology at Novartis. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing regional sales teams and implementing strategies for the company's immunology products.
Educational Background
Donald Allard studied Hospital Pharmacy at Université de Montréal, completing his degree in five years from 1983 to 1988. Prior to that, he earned a degree in Hospital Pharmacy from Collège Notre-Dame de Foy between 1981 and 1983. His educational background provided him with a strong foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and public health.