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About
Rajinder Singh is a Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), one of the world’s leading venture capital firms, where he focuses on identifying, supporting, and scaling transformative companies in the healthcare and life sciences sectors. His responsibilities include sourcing new investment opportunities, conducting rigorous due diligence, and partnering with portfolio company management teams to drive growth and innovation. Singh frequently works with companies developing novel therapeutics, diagnostics, and digital health platforms.
Before joining NEA in 2022, Singh held leadership roles in major pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, including serving as Vice President of Business Development at Johnson & Johnson, where he spearheaded strategic partnerships and M&A initiatives across the healthcare ecosystem. Earlier, he was a Senior Operations Manager at AstraZeneca, managing operational improvements in drug development and portfolio management. These roles provided him with deep industry expertise in biopharma, medical devices, and healthcare technology.
Singh’s educational background includes a degree in Business Administration and Management from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, as well as similar credentials from The University of Manchester. His notable achievements include leading several successful investments and corporate partnerships that have accelerated innovations in precision medicine, biotech, and health IT. Singh is recognized for his cross-sector expertise and his commitment to advancing impactful healthcare solutions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Enterprise Associates (NEA) | Partner | Jan 2022 to Present | Focused on funding innovative startups and companies in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health, and helping companies in a wide range of industries, including life science... |
| Johnson & Johnson | Vice President of Business Development | Jan 2018 to Apr 2021 | Overseeing the expansion of innovative healthcare solutions with a particular focus on the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare data and medical devices. I work closely with R&D and ma... |
| AstraZeneca | Senior Operations Manager | Jan 2017 to Jun 2018 | I led a team that worked to optimize manufacturing and supply chain processes to ensure that new products were brought to market efficiently. In addition, I coordinated the launch of several key drugs... |
| AstraZeneca | Business Development Manager | Jan 2015 to Jan 2017 | I was responsible for identifying business opportunities in key markets and managing relationships with healthcare providers, private organizations and government. My responsibilities include overseei... |
| AstraZeneca | Business Development Assistant | Jan 2013 to Jan 2015 | My key responsibilities include conducting competitive analysis and providing insights into emerging healthcare needs, with a particular focus on oncology and respiratory treatments. I work closely wi... |
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Business Administration and Management, General
2010 — 2012
The University of Manchester
Business Administration and Management, General
2006 — 2010
Others at Nea Management Company, LLC (40)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Miami, FL , United States | |
| Partner | CA , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Partner | Bethesda, MD , United States | |
| Principal | New York, NY , United States | |
| Senior Investment Manager | Menlo Park, CA , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| General Partner | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Chairman, CEO and Chief Investment Officer | United States | |
| Partner | Philadelphia, PA , United States |