Ashley Moultrie is a clinical research leader with more than 15 years of experience advancing equitable, patient-centered research. As Senior Manager of Trial Equity & Representation at Takeda, she partners with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that improve clinical trial representation, strengthen community engagement, and integrate equity throughout the clinical development lifecycle.
Throughout her career, Ashley has leveraged operational insights to drive strategic initiatives, designing site and sponsor-facing solutions that improve patient & community engagement, reduce disparities, and foster trust in research among historically marginalized populations. She brings deep experience in navigating the intersection of community needs and industry demands, ensuring that inclusive research practices are both effective and sustainable.
With a deep understanding of the systemic barriers impacting clinical trial participation, Ashley takes a practical, people-centered approach to transforming clinical research engagement. Her work translates community insights into actionable strategies that build more inclusive research ecosystems.
Beyond her role at Takeda, Ashley chairs ACRP’s Diversity Advisory Council, serves on ACRP’s Partners for Advancing the Clinical Research Workforce, and is a member of the SCRS IncluDE Board.
Ashley’s work continues to be shaped by a deep understanding of community health dynamics and a strong belief that representative and inclusive research is essential to scientific integrity and better patient outcomes.