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219 people in our graph share verified history with Shawna — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Shaun MaguireunlockedShawna: together at Caltech (2009–2010)
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Shawna: together at Nitrase Therapeutics
Shawna: together at Novo Holdings
About
Shawna Frazier, a San Francisco–based Director and West Coast lead focused on early-stage biotech, combines a Ph.D. scientific background and startup founder experience bridging big‑pharma strategy with Bay Area startups.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Experience
- AbbVieDirector, West Coast Venturescurrent2023 — presentSouth San Francisco, California, United States
- FireCyte TherapeuticsBoard of Directorscurrent2023 — present
- Nitrase TherapeuticsBoard of Directorscurrent2023 — present
- Ribometrix Inc.Board of Directors (Observer)current2023 — present
- Trishula Therapeutics, Inc.Board of Directors (Observer)current2023 — present
- Jnana TherapeuticsBoard of Directors (Observer)current2023 — present
- IgGenix, IncCorporate Strategy Consultant2022 — 2023
- Novo HoldingsPrincipal2020 — 2022
- Novo HoldingsSenior Associate2018 — 2019
- Novo HoldingsAssociate2015 — 2017
- Avalyn Pharma Inc.Board of Directors (Observer)2017 — 2022
- Praxis Precision Medicines, Inc.Board of Directors (Observer)2018 — 2020
- Spruce BiosciencesBoard of Directors (Observer)2016 — 2020
- Goleini, Inc.Co-Founder, Scientific Advisor2014 — 2015San Francisco Bay Area
- VxP Pharma - The Pharmaceutical Services CompanyExecutive Director of Business Development2015
- Circuit TherapeuticsScientist2014
- Circuit TherapeuticsSenior Research Associate2013
Skills & more
BiotechnologyLife SciencesVenture CapitalBoard of DirectorsStart-up ConsultingCorporate StrategyBusiness DevelopmentPlatform DevelopmentResearch and Development (R&D)Innovation ResearchValuationDeal Sourcing
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Cold CallingScientific FounderCorporate PresentationsPipeline ExpansionFrom Shawna's professional profile.
Colleagues at AbbVie
Anke Reichardt
Investor at AbbVie
Azurii Collier
Commercial Advisor at 2Flo Ventures
Christian Schubert
Head of AbbVie Ventures at AbbVie
Christina Vorvis
Director at AbbVie
Claire Leurent
Managing Director at AbbVie
Donmienne Leung
Director II, Head of AbbVie Ventures Europe at AbbVie
Doug Faunce
Executive Director at AbbVie
Joachim Vogt
Director at AbbVie
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Shawna Frazier?
- Shawna Frazier, a San Francisco–based Director and West Coast lead focused on early-stage biotech, combines a Ph.D. scientific background and startup founder experience bridging big‑pharma strategy with Bay Area startups.
- Where does Shawna Frazier work?
- Shawna Frazier is Director at AbbVie.
- What does Shawna Frazier invest in?
- Shawna Frazier invests in AI & Machine Learning, Biotech, Data & Infrastructure, Healthtech.
- Where did Shawna Frazier go to school?
- Shawna Frazier studied at Caltech (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics); Kansas State University (Bachelor of Science (BS) & Master of Science (MS), 5-year accelerated program).
Same school
Also attended Caltech230
Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalDario AmodeiCo-founder & CEO of AnthropicFei-Fei LiCo-founder & CEO of World Labs; Sequoia Professor of Computer Science at StanfordScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Seth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCSusannah BarbeeVice President, Translational Immunology at Deerfield Management Company
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Also attended Kansas State University51
Bryan BischofHead of AI at Theory VenturesLak AnanthGlobal Managing Partner at Next47Benjamin DeZubeGrowth Investor at Five Elms CapitalErin GreenAnalyst, Talent at Five Elms CapitalParker LarsonGrowth Investor at Five Elms CapitalKelly MayerleOffice & Events Manager at Five Elms Capital
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Shared employers
Also worked at Nitrase Therapeutics7
Robert BlazejPartner at Mission BiocapitalHenrijette RichterManaging Partner at Sofinnova PartnersMiles GersonPartner at Dementia Discovery FundAnta GkelouPartner, Capital Strategy at Sofinnova PartnersJonathan BehrPartner at SV Health InvestorsDirk LandgrafPrincipal at SV Health Investors
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Also worked at Ribometrix Inc.9
Phil GrayeskiManaging Partner at KdT VenturesKseniya SimpsonPrincipal at Hatteras Venture PartnersJeffrey MoorePresident at MC Healthcare VenturesHakan GokerManaging Director at M VenturesChristian SchubertHead of AbbVie Ventures at AbbVieWouter MeulemanPartner at Illumina Ventures
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Also worked at Jnana Therapeutics9
Danielle AbdelahadInvestor at Third Rock VenturesVictor RusuPrincipal at MPM BioImpactAmir NashatEntrepreneur partner at Polaris Partners focused on healthcare investing and portfolio company executive rolesNikolaInvestment Committee Member at ACF InvestorsNikola TrbovicManaging Partner at SV Health InvestorsDrew FieldPrincipal at Bain Capital Life Sciences
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Also worked at Novo Holdings44
Jeffrey LowPartner at Averin CapitalRodrigo SantosEntrepreneur in Residence at Cambridge Innovation CapitalStephan ChristgauFounding Partner at EIR VenturesHelle BachChief People Officer at Novo HoldingsKasim KutayCEO at Novo HoldingsKasper Sobfeldt JahnChief Strategy Officer at Novo Holdings
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