Colleen Tupper
About Colleen Tupper
Colleen Tupper is the Chief Financial Officer at Collegium Pharmaceutical, having joined in May 2021, with a strong background in finance and accounting from previous roles at Takeda and Shire Pharmaceuticals.
Colleen Tupper's Role as Chief Financial Officer at Collegium Pharmaceutical
Colleen Tupper joined Collegium Pharmaceutical as the Chief Financial Officer in May 2021. In this role, she oversees the financial operations, ensuring strategic fiscal management and compliance. Her responsibilities include but are not limited to financial planning, risk management, and investor relations. Under her leadership, the finance department aims to support Collegium's growth objectives and enhance shareholder value.
Colleen Tupper's Experience at Takeda
Prior to joining Collegium Pharmaceutical, Colleen Tupper served as the Chief Financial Officer for the U.S. Business Unit at Takeda. Her tenure at Takeda was marked by significant financial oversight and strategic guidance during a period of substantial organizational change. Her expertise in managing large-scale budgets and financial restructurings played a crucial role in supporting Takeda’s business objectives.
Colleen Tupper's Roles at Shire Pharmaceuticals
Colleen Tupper held multiple high-level finance positions at Shire Pharmaceuticals. These roles included Vice President, U.S. Commercial Finance; Vice President, Finance Integration Lead; and Vice President, Head of Finance Global Neuroscience and Ophthalmics. Her comprehensive experience at Shire equipped her with deep insights into financial management, commercial finance, and integration processes, particularly through her involvement in global finance operations.
Colleen Tupper's Early Career in Finance and Accounting
In the initial stages of her career, Colleen Tupper served in various finance and accounting roles at Shire Pharmaceuticals and Antigenics (now known as Agenus). These early roles provided her with a solid foundation in financial analysis, accounting practices, and financial reporting. Her practical experience in these positions helped shape her expertise and prepared her for more senior roles in the pharmaceutical industry.
Colleen Tupper's Educational Background
Colleen Tupper received her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Franklin Pierce University. This academic background provided her with the essential knowledge and skills necessary for a career in finance and accounting. The education she received at Franklin Pierce University laid the groundwork for her to ascend into senior financial roles within the pharmaceutical sector.