Derek Burkhard

Derek Burkhard has a diverse work experience background. Derek is currently working at Dynavax Technologies as the Director of Commercial Strategy & New Product Planning. Prior to this role, Derek worked at Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as the Associate Director of FP&A and Assistant Director of FP&A. Derek also held the position of Head of Financial Content at Informa. Before that, Derek worked at The TCW Group as a Senior Vice President, Vice President, and Assistant Vice President. Derek pursued their MBA from USC Marshall School of Business while working at The TCW Group as an Equity Research Intern. Derek started their career as a Research Analyst at Sagient Research and Gateway Partners, Inc.

Derek Burkhard earned a Master of Business Administration degree in Investment Management from USC Marshall School of Business in 2013. Derek also holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Economics from UC San Diego, which they completed in 2009.