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Jacob S. Van Naarden

Executive Vice President; President of Lilly Oncology and Head of Corporate Business Development, Eli Lilly and Company
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Jake Van Naarden serves as executive vice president, president of Lilly Oncology and head of corporate business development for Eli Lilly and Company. Jake oversees all aspects of oncology spanning discovery through commercial and has responsibility for Lilly’s corporate business development function.

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Jake joined Lilly in 2019 when the company acquired Loxo Oncology, Inc., where he was the chief operating officer. Following the acquisition, Jake played a key role in establishing the oncology research and development program.
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In his earlier roles, Jake worked in various biotechnology investing, operational, and advisory capacities, including positions with HealthCor Management, Aisling Capital and Goldman Sachs.
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Jake received his A.B. degree in molecular biology from Princeton University.

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