As part of The Business Journals’ Bizwomen feature, BioMed Realty’s Colleen O'Connor authored an article to share insights and advice from her successful career in life sciences real estate. In her current role – Senior Vice President, Leasing, East Coast and UK Markets – Colleen helps to foster the growth of vibrant innovation communities in the Greater Boston area and in the UK. She also makes it a priority to mentor young professionals as they enter the industry.

Colleen wrote: “In 2019, I joined CREW Boston to help other women in real estate navigate the industry and grow in their careers. Building a peer set of trusted colleagues is critical no matter what industry you’re in, but for women, this is all the more important in industries like commercial real estate, as we chip away at the industry’s historic gender imbalance.

“Throughout my career, I’ve learned that success comes down to two key elements: sharpening your strengths to deliver unique value to your team and cultivating a supportive, multi-faceted network. When masters of their craft come together, the potential for transformative, long-lasting change is undeniable.”

To read the complete article, click here.