Zeid Barakat

Zeid Barakat is a Partner at Scimitar Inc., where he specializes in operational excellence, business process management, mergers and acquisitions, and late-stage development within the life sciences sector. He has a strong background in leading major R&D transformations and has experience with large-scale partnerships and product launches.12

Barakat previously held a position as a Director at PwC and has contributed significantly to the field of therapeutic innovation and regulatory science. He is also involved in academia as a lecturer at Tufts University, where he participates in professional development courses and roundtables related to drug development and regulatory issues.13

His educational credentials include an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, a Master’s in Biotechnology from Harvard University, and a Bachelor’s degree from Bowdoin College.1 Barakat's extensive experience and leadership roles reflect his commitment to advancing the life sciences industry through innovative solutions and strategic consulting.23