Colleen Barker Northampton PA • United States of America

Colleen Barker, a Pharmacist from Northampton, PA, holds a PharmD and RPh from Indiana Wesleyan University, where she excelled in a rigorous program focused on integrating Christ-centered values into healthcare. She has carved a niche in medical information management, working closely with legal, regulatory, and healthcare marketing teams to enhance patient care through precise and efficient information management. As a Pharmacy Informaticist, she leverages information technology to streamline the management and delivery of medications, ensuring that each patient receives the safest and most effective treatment possible.

Colleen's dedication to patient safety and healthcare excellence was recognized when TEVA Pharmaceuticals, NA, awarded her the prestigious President's Club award. This accolade is reserved for those who demonstrate significant contributions and stellar performance, particularly in challenging therapeutic areas such as respiratory, oncology, and neurology.

Colleen’s academic journey was marked by distinction from the outset. She graduated in the top 10% of her class at Northampton Senior High, earning recognition from the National Honors Society. At Indiana Wesleyan University, she consistently appeared on the Dean’s List and graduated magna cum laude, earning dual degrees in Biology and Psychology. Her educational pursuits did not stop there; she went on to receive her PharmD from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, where she also graduated with magna cum laude honors and was inducted into the Rho Chi National Pharmacy Honors Society.

Her professional journey began with internships at Lehigh Valley Hospital and CVS Pharmacy, where she developed foundational skills in handling intravenous medications and managing prescription dispensing systems. These experiences led to a full-time position as a staff pharmacist at CVS Pharmacy, where she managed a high-volume pharmacy. Her career turned pivotal when she joined Telex-Merck & Co., expanding her expertise to include medical writing and adverse event documentation.

Today, Colleen is a Senior Medical Information-Respiratory/Oncology Manager at TEVA Pharmaceuticals, NA. In this role, she manages complex medical information, ensures compliance with healthcare regulations, and collaborates with multiple departments to support drug development and marketing strategies. Her work involves overseeing the accuracy of medical communications, developing standard medical response documents, and authoring promotional materials.

On a personal note, her passion for healthcare is partly driven by her own experiences, having lost her mother to leukemia. This personal tragedy has fueled her commitment to cancer research and advocacy. Despite her professional accomplishments, she remains deeply connected to her community, enjoying local cultural activities like dirt track races and antique car shows and participating in church music events. Her balanced approach to life and career makes Colleen Barker, a Pharmacist, a respected and inspirational figure in her professional and personal circles.