Proficient in molecular genetics, Sean George possesses a master's degree and Ph.D. in molecular genetics, cellular, and developmental biology. After serving as an associate at McKinsey & Co. Sean took on a strategic planning role at Molecular Probes, Inc. which was acquired by Invitrogen Corporation. At Invitrogen Sean George took on a role in senior administration as vice president of diagnostic solutions with the Invitrogen Corporation in Carlsbad, California.
Sean George’s career accomplishments include leading the engineering and laboratory operations for both Affymetrix in Santa Clara, California, and serving as a chief operating officer with Navigenics in Redwood City, California. He worked on perinatal health to molecular and cellular diagnostics. He also spearheaded business operations that include marketing, communications, and customer relations.
Sean George was the founding CEO of Invitae the San Francisco-based medical genetics testing firm in 2010. Under his leadership, Invitae conducts genetic tests for reproductive health and tests to direct treatment for cancer and a wide variety of genetic illnesses.