M. Colleen O'Neill

SVP, Medical & Scientific Consulting at Six Degrees Medical

Colleen's expertise in the pharmaceutical landscape is essential for Six Degrees Medical in assisting clients to make their science and data more impactful for patients and healthcare professionals.

In her 15 years at Six Degrees, she has provided strategic oversight and developed scientific content for various client initiatives, including advisory boards and medical education. With her remarkable scientific expertise and deep comprehension of the global pharmaceutical landscape, Colleen has established herself as a trusted advisor to some of the largest pharmaceutical companies around the globe.

Prior to joining SDM, Colleen held senior positions across a spectrum of R&D functions within the Canadian, U.S. and global pharmaceutical industry in medical affairs, clinical development, regulatory affairs and clinical operations. In these roles, Colleen honed her skills in domains ranging from drug development, trial design, and life-cycle management strategy, to scientific in-licensing and KOL management, and across therapeutic areas including endocrinology, gastroenterology, neurology, respirology and cardiology. Most recently, Colleen was Sr. Director of Clinical Development in the CV/ Metabolic Medicine Development Centre at GlaxoSmithKline in the U.S.