Boston, MA Colliers has appointed Kim Barry as senior vice president in the Boston life science practice group. Barry will call on her experience and knowledge of the sector and the region to help industry-leading life science companies find and develop space that meets unique business and operational requirements in the competitive Boston market.

In her new role, Barry will provide life science clients with various critical services including site selection assistance, vendor procurement, budgeting and timeline management assistance and more. Barry brings more than 15 years of biotech-sector experience, including both scientific research as well as management and operations. In her most recent position with Venture Forward Partners, she consulted with companies on laboratory design and operations, relocation services and more.

“Kim is an innovative problem-solver with a proven track record of success,” said Evan Gallagher, executive vice president of Colliers life science practice. “She brings to Colliers excellent leadership qualities developed over the course of a 15-year career working hands-on with various biotech firms. Kim is an excellent fit for our ever-evolving Boston life science practice and we’re thrilled to welcome her.”

“The Life Science sector in Boston is one of the fastest growing sectors in the market with the largest pipeline of potential space in the country,” said Barry. “Navigating this quickly-shifting sector requires deep expertise and a team of committed professionals, which Colliers has plenty of. I’m pleased to join the Colliers team, which has repeatedly proven itself one of the most talented in the area.”

Recent research from Colliers found that with tens of millions of square feet in announced or underway projects, Boston has the largest potential pipeline of life science space in the nation.

Prior to joining Colliers, Barry also held roles as a scientist at several local biotech companies with experience at the bench in both R&D and GMP laboratories. Barry moved from the bench, focusing on laboratory and facility management ,which is where her interest in the commercial real estate side of the Life Science industry blossomed. She is an Emmanuel College graduate with a concentration in biology. Originally from South Boston, Barry lives in North Reading with her husband and five-year old son. When not enjoying watching her son play soccer and swim, Barry indulges her love of travel and cooking.