Ashley Magnavita (Wilkinson), Mph, Pmp
About Ashley Magnavita (Wilkinson), Mph, Pmp
Ashley Magnavita, MPH, PMP, serves as the Director of Clinical Research Project Management at Carelon, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in clinical project management and a focus on inclusion and diversity, she oversees project operations and staff development while managing timelines and budgets for research studies.
Work at Carelon
Ashley Magnavita currently serves as the Director of Clinical Research Project Management at Carelon, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees the Clinical Research Project Management department, ensuring that staff meet or exceed goals established by senior leadership. She also manages timelines and budgets for clinical research studies, ensuring efficient completion within budget constraints. Additionally, Ashley has been a Principal Investigator at Carelon since 2019, contributing to various research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Ashley Magnavita earned her Master of Public Health (MPH) from Drexel University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2015. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Northeastern University, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. Her educational background supports her extensive expertise in clinical research project management, particularly in managing projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
Background
Ashley Magnavita has a diverse professional background in clinical research project management. She began her career at Harvard Clinical Research Institute, where she worked as a Regulatory Documents Coordinator and Site Management Project Assistant from 2009 to 2012. She then transitioned to Quintiles, serving as a Clinical Project Support Specialist and later as an Associate Clinical Project Manager from 2012 to 2014. Her experience also includes roles at New England Research Institutes, Inc. (NERI), where she worked as an Associate Project Manager and Clinical Project Manager.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ashley Magnavita has focused on fostering a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equity within the Clinical Research Project Management department. She collaborates with senior leadership to ensure project consistency and alignment with company culture. Additionally, she mentors project management staff to support their professional development. Her leadership in overseeing working groups ensures that essential functions of the department are performed effectively.