Stephen Kern
About Stephen Kern
Stephen Kern is the Director of Technology at FINRA, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, having held leadership roles in data management and business intelligence at companies such as Pfizer and Sun Chemical.
Work at FINRA
Stephen Kern has been serving as the Director of Technology at FINRA since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing technology initiatives and ensuring that systems align with the organization's strategic goals. His experience in the pharmaceutical sector contributes to his understanding of regulatory environments and data management, which are crucial for FINRA's operations.
Previous Experience at Sun Chemical
Before joining FINRA, Stephen Kern worked at Sun Chemical as the Director of Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence from 1997 to 2001. During his four years in Fort Lee, NJ, he focused on data management and analytics, contributing to the company's decision-making processes through improved data accessibility and reporting capabilities.
Experience at Pfizer
Stephen Kern held the position of Director of Global Business Intelligence at Pfizer from 2002 to 2018. Over his 16-year tenure in Peapack, NJ, he led various initiatives, including the development of a validated quality analytical dashboard. This dashboard tracked critical metrics such as Normalized Compliant Rate, LIR, MIR, CAPAs, and Complaints, enhancing operational efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Kern earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State University, where he studied Public Accounting and Computer Science. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in technology and data management, particularly within the pharmaceutical industry.
Data Management Initiatives
Stephen Kern has successfully managed significant data management projects throughout his career. Notably, he replaced the MES system for a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company, which improved data-driven decision-making processes. He is currently leading the migration of a major pharmaceutical company's manufacturing data lake, data warehouse, and reporting systems to the cloud using Snowflake.