Sean Johnston

Sean Johnston is the senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer for Genentech, Inc., a member of the Roche Group. He is also a member of Genentech’s executive management committee.

Sean is responsible for oversight of Genentech’s legal and compliance organizations, consisting of over 200 attorneys, patent agents, and professional staff practicing in areas of business law, patent law, healthcare law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and privacy. Sean is deeply committed to supporting and evolving Genentech's culture and developing employees. In 2013, he received from the Genentech Women Professional Group its Professional Development Award in recognition of his commitment to the career development of women at Genentech. Sean is also chairman of the Genentech Foundation, an independent, private charitable organization.

Sean received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from the University of California at Davis, a doctorate degree in molecular biology from UCLA, and a law degree from Stanford University.