About
Zhenhua He is a Partner at Braidwell, an investment firm based in Stamford, CT, where he leads efforts in deploying capital and strategic partnership initiatives focused on the life sciences sector. Braidwell operates across public, private, and structured capital markets, aiming to accelerate innovations that improve human health, with He playing a significant role in evaluating and managing investments in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and related healthcare assets.
He brings deep scientific expertise to his investment approach, stemming from prior roles as Senior Scientist at Deerfield Management and Novo Nordisk, where he contributed to research and development in drug discovery and therapeutics. His background enables unique insight in diligencing complex life science opportunities, bridging technical knowledge with financial strategy.
Zhenhua He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Biology and Philosophy from Washington University and a Bachelor of Science from Tsinghua University. His multidisciplinary training and track record in both scientific and investment functions make him a key contributor to Braidwell’s mission of supporting transformative advancements in healthcare and biotechnology.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwell | Partner | Mar 2022 to Present | — |
| Deerfield Management | Senior Scientist | May 2017 to Mar 2021 | — |
| Novo Nordisk | Senior Scientist | Jun 2013 to May 2017 | — |
| NGM | Research Scientist | Jan 2011 to Jun 2013 | — |
| Nanjing University | Research Assoicate | Jan 2003 to Jan 2004 | — |
Education
Washington U
Doctor Of Philosophy, Biology, Philosophy
2004 — 2011
Tsinghua University
Bachelor Of Science
1999 — 2003
Others at Braidwell LP (16)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner, Head of Trading | New York, NY , United States | |
| Associate | Stamford, CT , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
I Ilan Sender | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Partner | United States | |
| Partner | Chicago, IL , United States | |
N Narendra Nayak | Partner | New York, NY , United States |
| Associate | Stamford, CT , United States | |
L Laura Sterner | Head of Business Development, Global Equities | New York, NY , United States |
M Matina G. | Associate | Stamford, CT , United States |
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