Amber Nichols Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, IN, US

Assisting and leading the supervision of contract associate staffTraining and providing guidance to contract associate staffDeveloping and implementing financial processes within SAP, Ariba and other financial systemsContinual review of operational procedures for process improvements and gaps in controlsWorking with clinical research suppliers to.

Amgen

Completes study-end cost reconciliation, as neededReviews monthly project invoicing detail to ensure accuracy and appropriatenessReviews contracts and change order documentation vs. internal tracking (e.g., Budget, Cash Position Statement, Payment Schedule) to identify inconsistencies in budget amountsCommunicates, resolves, and tracks budget-related.

-Manage all research accounts-Ensure research accounts are following contractual language and federal regulations-Ensure funds are being spent properly and timely-Track invoicing status-Prepare financial statements and reports that are used in decision making-Serve as a liaison for project director between agencies and Office of Research.

Responsible for preparation of budget for clinical trials and for assuring that each contract covers the costs and procedures associated with the study. Negotiate fees for research related associated services. Meet with disease teams handling the trial to determine and document the standard of care and the research related procedures. Amend study budgets.