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Michael Barnard is a strategic and results-driven Government and Public Affairs Executive with over 15 years of experience in shaping U.S. healthcare, regulatory, and budgetary policy. Currently serving as the Director of U.S. Government Policy and Advocacy at Sandoz, they have previously held roles including Senior Policy Advisor in the U.S. Senate and Director of Federal Affairs at Johnson & Johnson. Michael's expertise lies in legislative strategy, stakeholder engagement, and high-stakes negotiations, where they have successfully secured significant healthcare funding and fostered bipartisan coalitions. They are pursuing advanced degrees at American University, The Evergreen State College, and the University of Oregon.