Rachel Ellakkis

Rachel Ellakkis is a seasoned professional in clinical project management with a strong background in pharmaceutical and clinical research. Currently serving as a Senior Clinical Project Manager at Deciphera Pharmaceuticals since September 2017, Rachel has progressed through various roles including Clinical Project Manager and Associate Clinical Project Manager. Prior experience includes positions as a Clinical Research Associate and Clinical Monitoring Associate at PAREXEL, along with a Clinical Operations Internship at Shire Pharmaceuticals. Rachel began a career in research as a Laboratory Research Assistant at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and gained initial experience as a Clinical Operations Assistant at Coley Pharmaceutical Group. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master of Business Administration from UMass Boston.