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About
Zach Scheiner is a Principal on the Investment Team at RA Capital Management, L.P., a healthcare and biotechnology investment firm based in California. In this capacity, he works on both public and private investments and serves as a board director at several portfolio companies, providing strategic oversight and guidance.
Scheiner’s focus is specifically on the healthcare and life sciences sectors, with deep engagement in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technologies. His investment responsibilities include identifying promising companies, conducting due diligence, and managing active partnerships across the portfolio.
Before becoming Principal, Scheiner held successive roles as Analyst, Associate, and Senior Associate at RA Capital, contributing to the firm’s research and investment activities since 2015. He holds a PhD in Neurobiology & Behavior from the University of Washington and a BS in Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry from Yale University, bringing scientific expertise that enhances his investment decisions in complex biotech landscapes.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | Principal | Dec 2017 to Present | — |
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | Analyst, Equity | Apr 2017 to Dec 2017 | — |
| RA Capital Management, L.P. | Associate and Senior Associate | Apr 2015 to Apr 2017 | — |
| SpyGlass Pharma, Inc. | Board of Directors | Jul 2023 to Present | — |
| LENZ Therapeutics | Board of Directors | Nov 2020 to Present | — |
| Nkarta Therapeutics, Inc | Board of Directors | Feb 2020 to Present | — |
| Sydnexis | Board of Directors | Oct 2017 to Present | — |
| Exo | Board of Directors | Jun 2021 to Jan 2025 | — |
| Adagio Medical Inc. | Board of Directors | Nov 2020 to Nov 2023 | — |
| California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) | Science Officer | Feb 2011 to Mar 2015 | Managed a portfolio of research programs covering a wide range of development stages, therapeutic approaches and scientific fields, concentrated in translational neuroscience. |
| California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) | Science Associate | Jan 2009 to Jan 2011 | — |
| The Harrisburg Academy | Middle School Science Teacher | Aug 1998 to Aug 2001 | • Seventh and eighth grade science and math teacher.
• High school soccer and tennis coach. |
Education
University of Washington
PhD, Neurobiology & Behavior
2001 — 2007
Yale University
BS, Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry
1993 — 1997
Skills & Expertise
Others at Ra Capital Management, L.P. (41)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Associate | Boston, MA , United States |
A Alexander Becker | Senior Associate | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Associate | Cambridge, MA , United States |
 | Associate | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Principal | New York, NY , United States |
| Associate | Boston, MA , United States | |
B Brian L | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
 | Principal | San Francisco, CA , United States |
D David Migl | Analyst | United States |
F Fuad Naser | Analyst | Boston, MA , United States |
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