Colleen Mahoney
About Colleen Mahoney
Colleen Mahoney is a Renal Sales Specialist at OPKO Health, Inc., where she has worked since 2017. She previously held positions at Takeda and Innovex, and she has a strong background in pharmaceutical sales and marketing.
Work at OPKO Health
Colleen Mahoney has served as a Renal Sales Specialist at OPKO Health, Inc. since 2017. In this role, she focuses on the renal market in Tampa, Sarasota, and Fort Myers, Florida. Mahoney has taken on additional responsibilities, including serving as a Regional Strategic Analyst and a member of the National Sales Advisory Board. She has played a key role in launching Rayaldee, a first-in-class biotech renal product for secondary hyperparathyroidism in chronic kidney disease. Her efforts have contributed to significant increases in total prescriptions and the expansion of OPKO's presence in the nephrology sector.
Previous Experience at Takeda
Before joining OPKO Health, Colleen Mahoney worked at Takeda as a Senior Sales Representative from 2002 to 2017. During her 15 years with the company, she focused on sales in South, Central, and Eastern Pennsylvania. Her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry has provided her with a strong foundation in sales strategies and market dynamics, which she has applied in her subsequent roles.
Background in Pharmaceutical Sales
Colleen Mahoney began her career in pharmaceutical sales at Innovex, where she worked as a Pharmaceutical Sales Representative from 2001 to 2002. This role marked the start of her professional journey in the healthcare industry, providing her with essential skills and insights that would benefit her in future positions. Her early experience laid the groundwork for her successful career in sales and marketing within the pharmaceutical sector.
Education and Expertise
Colleen Mahoney holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) degree in Marketing from Boston College. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in sales and marketing roles within the healthcare industry. This foundation has been instrumental in her ability to develop effective strategies and drive sales growth in her current and previous positions.
Achievements in Sales and Marketing
Throughout her career, Colleen Mahoney has achieved notable success in sales and marketing. She won the New Writer Contest in 2017, significantly increasing the writer base during the launch year by 130%. Additionally, she increased total prescriptions for OPKO Health by 450% from 2017 to 2020, prior to the pandemic. Mahoney has also received the National Spotlight Award in Q3 2018 for her ability to overcome reimbursement challenges, showcasing her effectiveness in navigating complex market conditions.