Ashley Ocvirk

Ashley Ocvirk has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Ashley currently holds the position of Director of Business Development at Ropes & Gray LLP, where they have been working since 2018. Prior to this, they served as the Senior Manager of Client Development and Client Development Manager at the same company.

Before joining Ropes & Gray LLP, Ashley worked at Noteworth as the Senior Manager of Business Development, where they played a crucial role in formulating the company's go-to-market strategy and executing sales pipelines. Ashley also held the position of Manager of Business Development at Noteworth.

Ashley's earlier experience includes working as a Senior Consultant and Consultant in the healthcare sector at SKIM, where they advised Fortune 500 pharma, medical device, and biotech clients on marketing and product development decisions. Ashley specialized in therapeutic areas such as oncology, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes.

Additionally, Ashley worked as an R&D Pharmaceutical Formulations Scientist at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and as a Graduate Researcher in the Dr. Bettinger Research Group at Carnegie Mellon University. Ashley started their career as a Systems Integration and Technology Analyst at Accenture.

Overall, Ashley Ocvirk has a strong background in business development, market research, and healthcare, with experience in formulating strategies, executing sales pipelines, and advising clients in the pharmaceutical and medical industries.

Ashley Ocvirk completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Bucknell University in 2010. In 2008, they spent a year studying Chemical Engineering at The University of Queensland. Ashley then pursued a dual Master's degree program in Engineering and Technology Innovation Management, as well as Materials Science and Engineering, at Carnegie Mellon University from 2011 to 2013.