About Arctava

Arctava’s Strong Foundation

Arctava is a Canadian Contract Biopharmaceutical Organization founded by leading experts in the pharmaceutical industry, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to you.

Our Team

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    Melanie Milburn

    CEO | BOARD DIRECTOR | LEADER & MENTOR

    With over 25 years of experience in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry, I have held roles at many companies including Sanofi and Pfizer and most recently, I served as Canadian General Manager at Elvium Life Sciences/Purdue Pharma Canada, Currently, I am the CEO of Arctava and serve on the Board of Directors at Oak Valley Health and at Nucleus Independent Living, I am a passionate advocate for innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered care, recognized for building high-performing teams, mentoring future leaders, and driving meaningful impact across the healthcare system.

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    Christian Roy

    LIFE SCIENCES EXECUTIVE AND ENTREPRENEUR I TRUSTED ADVISOR - BOARD MEMBER

    With 30 years of experience in healthcare, working with both large multinational corporations and as an entrepreneur, I now serve as a consultant for businesses in the healthcare sector and various other industries. I hold the positions of co-chair and senior advisor at BridgeBright Inc. and serve as an Independent Director and member of the Compliance & Compensation Committee on the Board of HLS Therapeutics. Additionally, I am a Director of the Operating Board of the Montreal Institute of Palliative Care and a Director of the Foundation Board of John Abbott College.

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Arctava is your Contract Biopharmaceutical Organization with all of the solutions you need to bring your product to market in Canada. Let’s discuss your next steps.

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