Elaine Dunavant

Elaine Dunavant is a seasoned professional specializing in contracts and budgets within the clinical research field, currently serving as a Senior Contracts and Budgets Associate at Amgen since September 2021, with notable experience in oncology, inflammation, and biomarker studies. Elaine has successfully managed an average workload of 25 contracts, negotiating various agreements and budgets, while acting as Contract and Payments Manager for multiple studies. Previous roles include Study Start-Up Lead at FHI Clinical Inc. and Study Start-Up Specialist at Syneos Health, focusing on infectious diseases and oncology studies, respectively. Elaine also holds a Master's degree in Clinical Research Management from Wake Forest University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, and has accumulated experience in various scientific and administrative roles across different organizations.