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Roger Crystal MD MBA

Critic · DISC type C
Senior Advisor at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
📍 Santa Monica, California, United States

Roger Crystal is a biopharma executive and clinician, best known as the founder and former CEO of Opiant Pharmaceuticals, where he led the development and approval of NARCAN® Nasal Spray. He has a background as a surgeon and holds an MBA from London Business School, now serving on several boards, including MindMed.

His primary passion is combating the opioid crisis, a cause that drove the creation of NARCAN and his continued work in developing treatments for addiction and overdose. He is actively involved in advocacy, participating in initiatives like the National Fentanyl Awareness Day, reflecting a deep commitment to addressing public health crises.

He started Opiant Pharmaceuticals from the bedroom of his London apartment in 2009 while working a full-time job in management consulting.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Senior Advisor
Location
Santa Monica, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Roger shows up

Precise
Negotiator
ROI Driven

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data.

Priorities

Topics Roger cares about

Opioid Crisis Advocacy
He is the lead inventor of NARCAN® Nasal Spray and develops new treatments for fentanyl overdoses, actively participating in initiatives like National Fentanyl Awareness Day.
Drug Development
As founder and CEO of Opiant, he successfully led two drugs, NARCAN Nasal Spray and OPVEE, through development to FDA approval, demonstrating deep expertise in the entire lifecycle.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Senior Advisor
Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
4-2025
Chairman
W12 Therapeutics
6-2023
Owner
Crystal Healthcare Advisory LLC
8-2022
Board Member
MindMed
2-2020 - 6-2023
Board Member
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
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Media appearances

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Education
2007 - 2009
MBA
London Business School
2005 - 2006
Diploma of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (DOHNS)
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
2003 - 2005
MRCS
The Royal College of Surgeons of England
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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