Matt Kent, Pharm D, MBA
About Matt Kent, Pharm D, MBA
Matt Kent, Pharm D, MBA, is a Senior Manager of Medical Information at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. He has a diverse background in pharmacy and medical information, with previous roles at Gilead Sciences and UnityPoint Health.
Current Role at Mirum Pharmaceuticals
Matt Kent serves as the Senior Manager of Medical Information at Mirum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing medical information activities and ensuring that accurate and relevant information is provided to healthcare professionals and stakeholders. His position is remote, allowing him to contribute to the company's objectives from various locations.
Previous Experience in Medical Information
Prior to his current role, Matt Kent worked at Gilead Sciences, where he held the position of Associate Manager of Medical Information from 2020 to 2021. He also completed a Postgraduate Medical Information Fellowship at Gilead Sciences from 2019 to 2020. His earlier experience includes a position as a Medical Information Manager at Mirum Pharmaceuticals from 2021 to 2023, where he developed his expertise in medical communications.
Education and Qualifications
Matt Kent earned his Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from Drake University, completing his studies from 2013 to 2019. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Business Administration and Management from the same institution, studying from 2015 to 2019. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both pharmacy and business management.
Early Career Experience
Matt Kent began his career in the pharmacy field as a Student Pharmacist at Hy-Vee, Inc., where he worked from 2014 to 2019. He also gained experience at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa, serving as a Student Pharmacist from 2017 to 2019. These roles provided him with practical experience in patient care and pharmacy operations.
Freelance Medical Writing Experience
In addition to his roles in pharmacy and medical information, Matt Kent worked as a Freelance Medical Writer for Healthcare Marketing Network from 2018 to 2019. This position allowed him to develop his writing skills and contribute to various medical communications projects.