Ashley Magnavita
Director, Clinical Research Project Management @Carelon
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Clinical Research Project Management @Carelon
Wilmington, DE, US
Operations leader executing clinical trials for government and sponsor funded studies from feasibility to commercialization while working collaboratively with senior leadership and Business Development to grow the clinical research portfolio. Executing go/no-go decisions with speed and precision—leveraging strategic foresight and agile problem-solving to navigate complex clinical landscapes and deliver decisive, value-driven results. Executed clinical trials end-to-end including protocol development, patient recruitment and retention plans, site selection and management, physician training, vendor management, data management and statistical analysis. Managed $20 million in annual project expenses, overseeing vendors and stakeholders and negotiating site and patient payments. Facilitated the early completion of a maternal and neonatal outcomes study through strategic recruitment methods and rigorous data collection standards and procedures while ensuring data integrity and quality resulting in over $2M saved. Directed recruitment, training, and development for a team of 7 project managers, increasing team commitment and satisfaction by 19%(2022–2023) through structured coaching, working groups, and cross-functional collaboration. Identified and forecasted resourcing needs, optimizing project manager allocation and balancing workloads to increase project capacity by 25% while maintaining high-quality deliverables and adherence to timelines. Developed and implemented 20+ working groups, creating work instructions and workflows that improved project adherence to regulatory standards and best practices, ensuring consistency in work product delivery and compliance. Led end-to-end development of a proprietary key performance indicator dashboard enabling cross-functional visibility and data-driven performance tracking across key operational areas.
EDUCATION
Drexel University
Master of Public Health - MPH, Public Health
Northeastern University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General
ABOUT ASHLEY MAGNAVITA
I am a passionate clinical operations leader and strategic problem solver with over a decade of experience executing complex trials, fostering strong patient recruitment and retention, and enhancing patient-centered research. My career spans advancing groundbreaking drugs medical devices, and SaMD, leading women’s health studies and initiatives, optimizing departmental strategies and processes, building relationships and accelerating data-driven insights.I have the pleasure of working as an unpaid consultant for Upsilon supporting grant submissions by conducting regulatory research and strategic positioning to enhance funding opportunities and market differentiation. I also serve as a Women\'s Health Advocate for FoXX Health elevating their platform presence by spotlighting FoXX Health on personal social channels, expanding digital reach and enhancing public dialogue on women’s health equity.
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