Mary Peterson
Pennsburg,PA
Summary
Motivated and highly organized professional with extensive experience in the Pharmaceutical and CRO industries. Known for exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage complex tasks independently, while thriving in collaborative team environments. Passionate about mentorship and team training, with a proven track record of onboarding and developing new employees. Skilled in maintaining accurate processes and documentation, and committed to delivering high-quality results. Adept at fostering strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive project success.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Coordinator, Grants Expense Management
PSI CRO
04.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive budget reviews to ensure accuracy and currency of financial data.
- Manage monthly and quarterly payment processing for clinical trial sites, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
- Reconcile invoices against site contracts to verify consistency and compliance.
- Generate and analyze monthly accrual reports, providing sponsors with an up-to-date financial overview of study progress.
- Review Sunshine Act reports to ensure the precision and accuracy of all reported data
Grant Specialist
ICON
11.2022 - 04.2024
- ICON employee in support of Merck
- Reviewed and assessed proposed clinical trial budgets for accuracy, identifying necessary revisions prior to submission for Fair Market Value analysis.
- Developed and maintained payment schedules for clinical trials, ensuring accurate forecasting and financial tracking.
- Managed confidential documents, including W9 forms and bank account information, ensuring compliance with data security protocols.
- Gained experience in vendor profile setup and ongoing management within the grant management system.
- Processed payments through the grant management system upon achievement of predefined milestones.
- Analyzed financial reports to track clearing information and identify outstanding payments, ensuring timely resolution.
- Assisted in onboarding of new employees as the SME in FMV analysis, forecasting and payment schedule creation
Payment Specialist
ICON
10.2018 - 11.2022
- ICON employee in support of Merck
- Processed global payments for Health Care Professionals (HCPs) using the Home Country Model, ensuring adherence to international payment protocols.
- Maintained daily communication with global HCPs to address inquiries and ensure timely payment processing.
- Provided dedicated support to the Merck client, specifically assisting the Asia Pacific region with payment and process-related needs.
- Audited Master Engagement Agreements, Engagement Contracts, sign-in sheets, and other meeting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Ensured timely and accurate payments in accordance with PPSA guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Served as a Team Mentor, assisting with the onboarding and training of new employees, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Led bi-weekly meetings to address and resolve process-related queries, ensuring continuous improvement in team operations.
- Responsible for comprehensive training of new employees on global payment procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the team.
- Collaborated with team members to create job aids and reference documents, streamlining the payment process for increased efficiency.
- Reorganized and optimized the team’s SharePoint site, improving its efficiency and user accessibility.
Building Substitute
Souderton Area School District
06.2011 - 10.2018
Education
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA05-2011
Skills
- SAP
- Archer
- CTMS
- Excel
- Leadership
- Mentoring
- New hire onboarding
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Coordinator, Grants Expense Management
PSI CRO
04.2024 - Current
Grant Specialist
ICON
11.2022 - 04.2024
Payment Specialist
ICON
10.2018 - 11.2022
Building Substitute
Souderton Area School District
06.2011 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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