Matt Kerns
About Matt Kerns
Matt Kerns is a GI Specialty Sales Representative with extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in Managed Care and Sales Operations. He has a background in sports coaching and holds advanced degrees in Athletic Administration and Business Management.
Work at Aimmune Therapeutics
Matt Kerns currently serves as a GI Specialty Sales Representative at Aimmune Therapeutics. He has held this position since 2022, working in Athens, Georgia. In this role, he utilizes his extensive experience in sales operations and managed care within the pharmaceutical industry to promote gastrointestinal products.
Education and Expertise
Matt Kerns holds a Master of Science degree in Athletic Administration/Sports Management from Marshall University, which he completed from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from California University of Pennsylvania, studying from 1993 to 1998. His educational background supports his expertise in various medical specialties, including Endocrinology, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, and Cardiology.
Background in Pharmaceutical Sales
Before joining Aimmune Therapeutics, Matt Kerns worked for Takeda as a Territory Manager in the GI Business Unit for 22 years, from 2000 to 2022. His role involved managing sales operations and developing strategies to enhance market presence in the gastrointestinal sector. This extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry has equipped him with strong skills in managed care.
Coaching Experience at Marshall University
Matt Kerns was an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Marshall University from 1998 to 2000. During this two-year tenure in Huntington, West Virginia, he contributed to the development of the basketball program and gained valuable experience in team management and athletic administration.
Early Career as a Caddie
Prior to his coaching career, Matt Kerns worked as a caddie at Pete Dye Golf Club in Bridgeport, West Virginia, from 1995 to 1998. This role provided him with foundational skills in customer service and interpersonal communication, which have been beneficial throughout his professional journey.