Chelsi Pugliese

Chelsi Pugliese is a seasoned professional in clinical operations with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Currently serving as Director of Clinical Operations at Innoviva Specialty Therapeutics, Inc. since January 2023, Chelsi previously held the position of Associate Director at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc. from December 2020 to January 2023. Prior roles include Clinical Team Lead at IQVIA, Clinical Lead at PPD, and Clinical Project Manager at Infraredx, a Nipro Company. Chelsi began a career in clinical research as a Clinical Trials Associate at Sanofi Genzyme and has worked as a Clinical Research Associate at TIMI. Earlier in the professional journey, Chelsi managed Café Eleganza and coached at NEFC Futbol Club. An alumnus of the College of the Holy Cross, Chelsi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.