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Zach Scheiner

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Partner at RA Capital Management
📍 San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Zach Scheiner is a Partner at RA Capital Management, specializing in public and private healthcare and life science investments. He leverages a deep scientific background, holding a BS from Yale University and a PhD in Neurobiology and Behavior from the University of Washington, to guide his evidence-based investment strategy.

Outside of his direct investment work, Zach is an active participant in the biotech ecosystem, serving as a Board Director for several innovative companies, including Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Nkarta Therapeutics, and LENZ Therapeutics. He appears to be a supporter of improving patient access to medicine, an interest highlighted by his promotion of patient advocacy groups.

He has a background as a science and math teacher, as well as a high school soccer and tennis coach, before his career in venture capital.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Partner
Location
San Francisco Bay Area, United States
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Biotech Investing
As a Partner at RA Capital, he leads both public and private investments in life science and healthcare companies developing new drugs and medical devices.
Company Building
He serves on the board of directors for numerous biotech companies, including Sparrow Pharmaceuticals and Nkarta, actively guiding their strategic development.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Partner
RA Capital Management
6-2025
Board of Directors
Sparrow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
7-2023
Board of Directors
SpyGlass Pharma, Inc.
6-2021 - 1-2025
Board of Directors
Exo
11-2020
Board of Directors
LENZ Therapeutics
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Media appearances

Team - RA Capital. Featured in RA Capital Management (official website)
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Education
1993 - 1997
BS
Yale University
2001 - 2007
PhD
University of Washington
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