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Sean George

CEO and Co-Founder of Invitae

Sean George
Lafayette United States (California)
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
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.
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CEO

Invitae
Since January 2010

COO

Navigenics
October 2007 to November 2009

SVP Life Sciences

Affymetrix
February 2006 to October 2007

PhD

University of California Santa Cruz

March 1996 to March 1999

MS

University of California, Santa Barbara

September 1995 to March 1996

BS

University of California, Los Angeles

September 1991 to June 1995
  • Leadership
  • Management