Christopher Casella
About Christopher Casella
Christopher Casella serves as the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Strategies at Carelon, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in pharmacy leadership, having previously worked in various roles including Director of Pharmacy Services at Health Partners Plans and Director of Pharmacy at Prime Healthcare Services.
Work at Carelon
Christopher Casella serves as the Director of Specialty Pharmacy Strategies at Carelon. He has held this position since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance specialty pharmacy services. His focus includes optimizing patient care and improving access to specialty medications.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Casella earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Temple University, where he studied from 2002 to 2008. He also completed an Executive MBA at the Fox School of Business at Temple University in 2016. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both pharmacy and business management, equipping him with the skills necessary for leadership roles in pharmacy services.
Background in Pharmacy Leadership
Before joining Carelon, Christopher Casella held several leadership positions in pharmacy services. He worked as the Director of Pharmacy at Prime Healthcare Services from 2014 to 2016. Following that, he served as the Director of Pharmacy Services at Health Partners Plans from 2016 to 2022. His experience includes overseeing pharmacy operations and managing clinical pharmacy teams.
Previous Roles in Pharmacy
Christopher Casella has extensive experience in various pharmacy roles. He worked as a Clinical Pharmacist at Penn Medicine from 2008 to 2011 and later became a Pharmacy Coordinator at the same institution from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, he served as the Regional Director of Pharmacy at Prime Healthcare Services for a brief period in 2016, where he managed pharmacy operations at multiple hospitals.