Major Product/SVS:
Pharmacy licensing database; Standards development for the pharmaceuticals industry; Guidance for promoting the exchange of information related to medications
Hobbies/Sports:
Boating; Reading; Cooking; Spending time with her grandchild
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree, The University of Arizona (1979)
Affiliations Awards:
Health Information Technology Standards Panel, American National Standards Institute; Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy; National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Inc.; NCPA; American Pharmacists Association; Board of Directors, Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange; AMA—American Management Association; American Society of Health-System Pharmacists; ASCP; ASAE; National Association of Female Executives
Charity:
Career Mentor, Various Charitable Organizations
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
30
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to the passion she has for her work, as well as the knowledge that the work she does will make a difference in patients' lives.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after graduating from college. She applied for a corporate secretary position with a startup pharmaceutical company, and became the company's first full-time employee.
Extended Bio Profile:
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs currently has 1,600 members, who represent health care companies, chain and independent drug stores and third parties.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Functioning as the organization's chief executive officer; Supervising a staff of 40 employees; Ensuring that these employees are operating at their full capacity; Representing the health care and pharmaceutical industries in governmental affairs
Awards/Honors:
Various Awards for Leadership in the Pharmaceuticals Industry
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Stember plans to help solidify the reputation of the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, develop additional industry standards, and expand the organization internationally.