David B. Colleran Email & Phone Number

Bedford, MA, US

Anika Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANIK) is a global, integrated joint preservation and regenerative therapies company based in Bedford, Massachusetts. Anika is committed to delivering therapies to improve the lives of patients across a continuum of care from osteoarthritis pain management to joint preservation and restoration. The Company has over two.

Acton, Massachusetts, US

• Designed, staffed, developed, and managed the global legal and compliance teams (16 employees), aligning resources and practices to support business priorities for the company. Served as Corporate Secretary for the.
• Actively participated as a member of the senior leadership team responsible for driving growth and establishing policies, processes, and procedures necessary for Insulet to grow from $290M in annual revenue and an.
• Developed and led Insulet’s global legal and compliance functions, including support of issues involving contracts/commercial matters, IP portfolio, litigation (product liability, securities class action, contract and.
• Established international corporate structure and legal organization to support the take over of all aspects of Insulet’s fast-growing European business from an exclusive independent distributor in an overnight.
• Successfully defended Insulet in a complex securities class action lawsuit and two related derivative suits seeking substantial damages; developed defense strategies with outside counsel and the company’s D&O insurance.

Acton, Massachusetts, US

• Provided legal and strategic support for convertible debt offerings of $345M and $402.5M, and the divestiture of Insulet’s Neighborhood Diabetes medical supplies distribution business.
• Supported the acquisition and development of a new global corporate headquarters and high-speed, semi-automated manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, creating hundreds of local jobs and providing manufacturing.
• Advised the board of directors, CEO and COO in all aspects of a succession and transition plan for the CEO’s retirement and COO’s appointment as a Director and CEO.
• Partnered with the CEO, CFO, COO and VP of Investor Relations in preparing for all earnings calls and investor/analyst meetings and presentations.
• Managed legal support for responses to SEC requests and comment letters and FDA-monitored product recalls and field safety notices

Fridley, Minnesota, US

• Created and managed the Legal Department for Covidien’s $2B+ Medical Supplies Sector, including commercial, intellectual property and compliance functions. Primary legal advisor to, and member of, the Medical Supplies.
• Collaborated with business partners to balance risk mitigation with the need to advance business objectives and meet the Sector’s financial commitments.
• Devised and implemented productivity improvements to reduce Legal Department costs by approximately 8% of the department’s budget in FY14.
• Supported all business development and licensing projects, new product development activities, global supply chain and contract manufacturing programs to grow revenue and profitability at more than double market growth.
• Served as the Chief Compliance Officer for the Medical Supplies Sector and Chair of the Medical Supplies Grants and Compliance Committee; provided employee training on health care law compliance, anti-trust and other.
• Oversaw/managed all disputes and litigation.

Fridley, Minnesota, US

• Provided responsive and high-quality legal support and guidance to all functions within the Medical Supplies Sector and across Covidien’s corporate organization. Managed legal aspects of all day-to-day commercial and.
• Structured and negotiated all transactions, including sales and marketing programs, with customers (i.e.: regional and national health care facilities, health systems, group purchasing organizations and governmental.
• Operated with a high level of independence and responsibility to provide legal support to various diverse corporate functions, including: Distributor Relations, Logistics, Manufacturing, Health Systems, Global.
• Supported all compliance initiatives with a focus on addressing the impact of constantly changing health care law and regulatory issues on Covidien’s business.
• Provided employee training to ensure compliance with internal policies and government and industry initiatives and regulations.

Middleboro-Lakeville, Massachusetts, US

Provided comprehensive legal and business advice and services to all employees, including CEO, CFO and senior management team, on a diverse array of legal topics such as strategic business transactions, commercial contracts, disputes/litigation and employment matters.

Boston, MA, US

Represented public and private companies in a wide range of domestic and international corporate transactions, including: extensive drafting and negotiating of contracts and other services agreements; licensing, merger and acquisition work for transactions with values ranging from $700,000 to $880M; public company/SEC filings; corporate governance issues.

Jd, Law

Ba, Political Science, Cum Laude