Chris Nichols
About Chris Nichols
Chris Nichols is a Sr. Solution Sales Engineer at Instem with extensive experience in sales engineering, pre-sales consulting, and technology solutions management in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area.
Company
Chris Nichols is currently employed at Instem as a Sr. Solution Sales Engineer. He has been a part of the organization since 2015. Instem is known for providing advanced IT solutions to enhance the productivity of global health and life sciences institutions.
Title
Chris Nichols holds the title of Sr. Solution Sales Engineer. In this role, he supports global sales teams by acting as a subject matter expert for Instem's life science products, and he specializes in pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory processes.
Education and Expertise
Chris Nichols has a strong educational foundation with a Master's of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of St. Thomas, earned over three years from 2012 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Iowa State University, achieved in 2002. His expertise spans genetic toxicology assays, including Ames, comet, micronucleus, and chromosomal aberration. He is also proficient in nonclinical processes and the CDISC SEND standard for preclinical data collection.
Professional Background
Before joining Instem, Chris worked as a Pre Sales Consultant at NextDocs for 11 months from 2014 to 2015. Prior to that, he spent three years at PPD as a Technology Solution Manager from 2011 to 2014 and an additional three years as a Project Manager from 2007 to 2010. His early career includes positions at Watson Wyatt Worldwide as a Business Analyst from 2005 to 2007, and as a Software Developer from 2002 to 2005.
Achievements
Chris Nichols has solidified his role as a specialist in genetic toxicology and nonclinical processes. His comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical and medical device regulatory processes, including eCTD, IDMP, UDI, and EUMDR, allows him to effectively support global sales teams. Additionally, his expertise with the CDISC SEND standard positions him as a knowledgeable resource in preclinical data collection.