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Derek Naten

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Vice President, Government Affairs & Advocacy at Keenova
📍 Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Derek is a government affairs executive in the biopharmaceutical industry, currently serving as Vice President at Keenova Therapeutics. His career features senior roles at Mallinckrodt, Bayer, and Roche, where he has led lobbying, patient advocacy, and external relations strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Chico.

He is passionate about civic engagement and history, serving on the Board of Trustees for the U. S. Capitol Historical Society. Derek is committed to inspiring the next generation through partnerships with innovative student programs and has voiced concerns about the importance of civility in national politics.

Unique fact: He is a member of the Board of Trustees for the U. S. Capitol Historical Society.

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Experience
35 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Government Affairs & Advocacy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Biopharma Policy
Leads lobbying and government relations for Keenova, focusing on policy opportunities and consensus-driven solutions at federal, state, and local levels.
Patient Advocacy
Directs efforts focused on developing relationships with advocacy groups and managing patient assistance programming across various therapeutic areas.
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Career

Work history

6-2020
Vice President, Government Affairs & Advocacy
Keenova
1-2019 - 6-2020
Executive Director, Government Affairs & Patient Advocacy
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
9-2013 - 6-2020
Senior Director, Government Affairs
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals
4-2002 - 9-2013
Director, Government & Advocacy Relations
Bayer
2-2001 - 4-2002
Director, External & Government Affairs
Roche
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Education
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts - BA
California State University, Chico
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