The Life Science space is now seen as a core product when it comes to alternative asset classes and Collen O’Connor, Vice President of Leasing at Biomed Realty for the East Coast and UK markets, is a sounding specialist! Not only is she responsible for 5.9 million square feet on two continents but she has elevated Biomed’s profile by establishing trusting relationships in the real estate, venture capital and science communities. In just 7 years, Colleen went from real estate rookie, financial analyst to heading up leasing for arguably one of the most exciting real estate businesses on the planet - impressive.