Nichole Goodwin Straub serves as the Director of Research Finance at Boston College, bringing extensive experience in finance and operations from previous roles, including Operations and HR Lead at Psivant Therapeutics and Chief of Staff of Inflammation and Immunology at Pfizer. At Pfizer, responsibilities included managing administrative teams, compliance reporting, supporting budgetary processes, and fostering a culture of empowerment within the organization. Prior to Pfizer, Nichole held senior finance and operational roles at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, overseeing significant revenue streams, compliance, and strategic initiatives within the Innovation Office and Genomics Program. With a background that also includes grant management and administrative support in various organizations, Nichole has developed expertise in financial forecasting, team management, and career development, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Purdue University.