Koahana
koa: \kōə \ brave, bold, courage hana: \hə-nə \ work
A venture that reimagines the way we work together
an agency specializing in biopharma consulting and medical communications
About Koahana
We offer guidance, direction and strategic insight, acknowledging the absence of a one-size-fits-all approach. We meet our clients where they are with personalized advice and tailored solutions. Working with you as an extension of your team, we bridge gaps and fulfill diverse needs.
Grasping the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of medicine and industry demands, our commitment lies in skillfully navigating these shifts and rising above them through collaborative partnerships.
Our Services
Consulting
We partner with you to support strategic objectives, ensuring readiness for the evolving dynamics through the product lifecycle. Strategies focus on creating plans to inform decisions and guide communications, establishing a memorable scientific story that resonates with stakeholders.
Medical Communications
Our writing services, from early clinical development through product launch, focus on communication tailored to audience knowledge and need. Investigators, healthcare professionals, patients, internal teams, and investors are all critical audiences to reach in the right way.
Our Approach
Explore selections illustrating our approach and current perspectives on our services.
What's your story?
So much goes into bringing a drug to market, it can be all too easy to get lost in the minutiae...
After Phase 2...
A successful launch depends on more than a positive phase 3 trial – awareness, understanding and...
Graphical abstracts
A graphical, or visual, abstract provides a valuable opportunity to distill your key messages...
Alignment resources
As your team grows, keeping everyone informed and aligned can become a significant challenge...
Audience reach
Speaking to the background, knowledge, and interests of your audience is critical for reception…
Scientific exchange
Whether you are just getting started in Medical Affairs or already have a field team in place…
Our team
We are a collective of experienced biopharma professionals. Our pride in the work we do is rooted in our diverse array of expertise with each team member making a distinct contribution to our collaborations.
Melanie Thompson
Founder
Kathryn Condon
Scientific Director
Dionne Turnbull
Scientific Writer
Marti Gasparick
Operations Manager
Our philosophy
Koahana is an independent agency, free from investor ties. Our growth strategy prioritizes a measured approach and our commitment to our independent and distinctive identity. Operating under the premise that we are all here by choice, we adhere to fundamental principles of adult behavior. We value thoughtfulness, responsibility, and accountability. We prioritize mutual respect in our relationships and maintain honesty, even in the face of challenging situations. Acknowledging that we all have a valuable role to play, we approach our partnerships with these fundamental philosophies.
