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
Education
- CaltechDoctor of Philosophy (PhD), Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics2006 — 2012
- Kansas State UniversityBachelor of Science (BS) & Master of Science (MS), 5-year accelerated program2001 — 2006
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
Anthony Melendez
Managing Director at AbbVie
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
- 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.
Same school
Also attended Caltech134
Shaun MaguirePartner at Sequoia CapitalScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Seth LieblichInvestment Team at 8VCMarkus EnzelbergerPartner at Versant VenturesWen HsiehFounding Managing Partner at Matter Venture PartnersHaomiao HuangFounding Partner at Matter Venture Partners
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Shared employers
Also worked at Nitrase Therapeutics7
Henrijette RichterManaging Partner at Sofinnova PartnersRobert BlazejPartner at Mission Bay CapitalAnta GkelouPartner, Capital Strategy at Sofinnova PartnersAnthony MelendezManaging Director at AbbVieMargarita ChavezManaging Director at AbbVieJonathan BehrPartner at SV Health Investors
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Also worked at Ribometrix Inc.7
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 Therapeutics6
Danielle AbdelahadInvestor at Third Rock VenturesVictor RusuPrincipal at MPM BioImpactAmir NashatEntrepreneur partner at Polaris Partners focused on healthcare investing and portfolio company executive rolesMargarita ChavezManaging Director at AbbVieDrew FieldPrincipal at Bain Capital Life SciencesRana Al-HallaqPartner at Pfizer Venture Investments
Also worked at Novo Holdings24
Jeffrey LowPartner at Averin CapitalYip Hon MunChair at Tiger 21 at Orbit StartupsPeter EckesOperational Partner at Astanor VenturesJack NielsenManaging Partner at Vivo CapitalHenrijette RichterManaging Partner at Sofinnova PartnersAaron NelsonManaging Director at Novartis Venture Fund
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