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Brent Sanders

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Chief Information Officer at RA Capital Management
📍 Greater Boston, United States

As Chief Information Officer at RA Capital Management, Brent Sanders leads the firms technology, data, and AI strategy. He has over two decades of experience building high-performing tech organizations, notably executing a five-year, ground-up build of the IT, data, and cybersecurity capabilities at Flagship Pioneering. He holds a degree in Economics from The University of Dallas.

Outside of his primary role, Brent is deeply involved in the hospitality industry as a founder, partner, and investor at 477 Hospitality. He acts as a hands-on advisor for independent restaurant groups, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of restaurant technology and data solutions to drive modernization and growth.

Unique fact: He is a hands-on restaurant operations, data, and technology advisor to independent, multi-location restaurant groups.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Chief Information Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Boston, United States
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AI & Data Strategy
He leads RA Capital's strategy in AI and data, leveraging technology to drive innovation and strategic growth within the life sciences investment sector.
Building Tech Organizations
He has a strong track record of building entire technology, data, and cybersecurity organizations from the ground up, as demonstrated at Flagship Pioneering.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Chief Information Officer
RA Capital Management
6-2006
Founder, Partner, and Investor
477 Hospitality
5-2024 - 5-2025
Fractional IT Leader, Consultant & Advisor for Life Sciences
Self-employed
12-2021 - 4-2024
Senior Vice President - IT, Data, Cybersecurity
Flagship Pioneering
10-2018 - 5-2022
Vice President of Information Technology
Flagship Pioneering
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Education
1989 - 1993
Economics
The University of Dallas
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