About Us

Robert Bissonnette, MD, FRCPC
Founder and CEO

Dr. Robert Bissonnette is the chief executive officer and medical director at Innovaderm, the company he established in 2000. For more than 20 years, Dr. Bissonnette has dedicated his efforts towards the advancement of research in dermatology. Dr. Bissonnette has conducted nearly 200 studies ranging from proof-of-concept to phase III. As a Key Opinion Leader, he has extensive knowledge of clinical dermatology, clinical research, and the dermatology market, and is a great asset to our clients. Dr. Bissonnette has published more than 265 articles and book chapters, and delivers lectures on various aspects of dermatology at national and international conferences. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Montreal, he completed his residency training in dermatology followed by his clinical research training at McGill University and the University of British Columbia. Dr. Bissonnette is a board-certified dermatologist and served as an associate professor of dermatology at the University of Montreal until 2004. He is regularly invited to advisory board meetings to share his expert opinion on clinical product development. Dr. Bissonnette is internationally renowned for his clinical expertise in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.

Jasmina Jankicevic, MD, MSc, CCRP
Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Jasmina Jankicevic is globally recognized as a thought leader in dermatology & medical aesthetics drug/device development. She has led clinical development in dermatology and medical aesthetics for CROs, pharma/biotech, medical device, and cosmetic companies. She has driven program strategy and implementation of 350+ clinical study protocols in 30+ indications while leading global cross-functional teams towards successful regulatory submissions, product launches, and innovative lifecycle management. As a global expert in dermatology clinical development, Dr. Jankicevic has served as advisor to multiple companies on their way to global regulatory and commercial success of innovative therapeutic solutions for common and rare skin diseases, and aesthetic disorders. Dr. Jankicevic holds Doctor of Medicine degree, Master of Medical Sciences degree, and Board-certification in Dermatology and Venereology from the University of Belgrade, Serbia. She is also a Certified Clinical Research Professional, and a trained journalist. Dr. Jankicevic is a sought-after speaker, and author of numerous articles in peer-reviewed and trade journals.

Cedric Burg
Chief Operating Officer

Cedric Burg joined Innovaderm in 2023 as the Chief Operating Officer. His role entails the management of global operations through the close collaboration between department heads while overseeing most of Innovaderm’s activities. Cedric has a combined 20 years’ experience in several clinical development positions, from consultant to senior vice-president in pharmaceuticals and CRO industries. Although his core strengths are in clinical operations and project management, he has acquired significant experience in related fields such as data management, regulatory affairs, and medical writing in both North America and Europe. Cedric is the recipient of a Bachelor of Science from the American University in Washington, D.C., a Master’s Degree in Life Sciences from the University of Rennes, and a Doctorate’s Degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Nantes University.

Jason Shuris
Chief Business Officer

Jason Shuris served as Innovaderm’s Vice President of Business Development from 2018-2021. Following a short leave, he returned to Innovaderm in August 2022 as Chief Business Officer. Jason oversees the sales and marketing activities at the organization. In addition, he plays a key role in strategy planning and execution. Jason began his career in finance, occupying different roles in the accounting departments of privately held hospitals in Boston. He then worked in the life sciences sector as the controller at several biotechnology companies before entering the CRO industry in 2011. To date, he has held various leadership positions at ophthalmology and dermatology-focused CROs. Jason holds a Master of Science in Accounting from Bentley University (MA).

Stéphane Lussier
Chief Financial Officer

Stéphane Lussier joined Innovaderm in 2020 and is currently the Chief Financial Officer. His responsibilities include the management of external and internal accounting, financial reporting and planning and tax analysis. Stéphane has 20+ years of leadership experience in finance and operations in medium-sized and large enterprises. His previous roles include, senior director of finance for the Canadian business division of a US-based publicly traded company in the aeronautic industry. Stephane holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Université du Québec à Montréal. He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA-CMA).

Anne Marie Gaulin
Executive VP, Europe Expansion

Anne Marie Gaulin is responsible for the creative vision and strategic plan of action for Innovaderm’s European Expansion initiative. Based in Europe, she will develop the region’s clinical trial activities and expertise. Anne Marie joined Innovaderm in 2009 as the director of business development. A strategic thinker, she greatly contributed to the success and growth of the company by managing sales, marketing, recruitment, operations and commercial development. Anne Marie’s sound knowledge of clinical trials in dermatology and 25+ years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry fostered strong relationships with our clients. Prior to joining Innovaderm, she worked in business development at Cirion Biopharma, served as an operations manager at Alcan Packaging, and occupied different roles in sales and marketing at Rhône-Poulenc Rorer (now Sanofi) and Sandoz Consumer Health, a division of Novartis.

Yvon Leduc
VP, Human Resources

Yvon Leduc serves as the Vice President of Human Resources at Innovaderm. His responsibilities include developing strategies, establishing programs and setting goals for the department while fostering a diverse workplace that allows employees to flourish. Yvon has 25+ years of leadership experience in human resources management. Prior to joining Innovaderm, he was a Senior Director of Human Resources at a global pharmaceutical company. Yvon holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations from the University of Montreal. He also holds the designation of Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) from Quebec.

Guillaume Gigon
VP, Process Improvement

Guillaume Gigon joined Innovaderm in 2018 and is currently the Vice President of Process Improvement. Throughout his career, he has held different positions including managing director at a large CRO. Guillaume has 15+ years’ experience in the clinical trial and biomedical industries, including project management and validation. He holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry, a DESS in Information Technology and multiple certifications including Certified CSTB Tester, LSS Green Belt and Portfolio Management.

Diane Leclerc
VP, Project Management

Diane Leclerc joined Innovaderm in 2021 in the role of Senior Director, Project Delivery and was promoted to Vice President, Project Management in October 2022. She currently leads the Project Management department comprised of Project Delivery, Patient Recruitment, Vendor Management, Project Start-up and Operational Support, Operational Strategy and Project Management Learnings and Development. Her group includes employees based in North America, Europe, and Asia. Diane is a versatile, seasoned and dynamic executive leader experienced in the management of large portfolios with strategic partners in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. She is well-versed in the development phasess of investigational products and medical devices in several therapeutic areas including dermatology. Diane holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing Sciences from Université Laval and is certified as both a clinical research and project management professional by the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Pina D'Angelo
VP, Biometrics

Pina D’Angelo holds a master’s degree in Mathematics and Statistics from McGill University. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years, both on the generic as well as on the innovator side. Pina has extensive experience in many therapeutic areas in clinical trials ranging from Phase 1 to 4 studies to PK/PD and bioequivalence studies. She has also served as a lecturer of statistics for at various colleges and universities in Montreal and Toronto.

Mélanie Pomerleau
Sr. Director, Quality and Compliance

Mélanie Pomerleau joined Innovaderm in 2018 as Director, Quality Assurance. For the past four years, she has held the position of Senior Director, Quality and Compliance. Mélanie has over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on clinical research. She has served as a quality assurance manager in large CROs in both Canada and the United States (Phase I and II). Additionally, she was the Head of Clinical Quality for a small-sized pharmaceutical company specialized in women’s health where she was actively involved in phase III studies and post-approval monitoring.