Sean Johnston

Sean Johnson joined Neuraptive in July 2021 as Head of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Manufacturing Consultant and brings with him over 30 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry focusing on process development, manufacturing and operations. Sean began his career as a Process Manager for Bristol Myers-Squibb and prior to his consulting career, he served as the Senior Vice President of Operations for Genaera Corporation and Paratek Pharmaceuticals. At those start-up organizations he managed the development, manufacturing and analytical activities associated with a range of drug product candidates, including small molecules and biologics in multiple product formulations. He has made regulatory submissions in the U.S., Canada and Europe, and has hosted pre-approval inspections and general inspections by the FDA and other regulatory authorities. Sean has also worked with pharmaceutical contract manufacturers, including Lonza and Siegfried Chemicals, where he was responsible for all aspects of commercial and clinical manufacturing, process improvement, technology transfer and facilities expansion.

Sean earned his Ph.D. from the National University of Ireland and his MBA from University College Dublin, Ireland.