Grace Johnston
About Grace Johnston
Grace Johnston Chief Commercial Officer
Grace Johnston currently serves as the Chief Commercial Officer. She has extensive experience in commercial operations, sales, and marketing, having held several senior leadership positions in notable companies within the life sciences sector. Johnston's role involves strategic oversight of market strategies, annual growth targets, and enhancing the overall customer experience.
Grace Johnston Education and Credentials
Grace Johnston holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. Additionally, she earned B.A.s in both Biology and Psychology from the same institution. Johnston further enhanced her leadership capabilities by participating in the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School.
Grace Johnston Fortis Life Sciences
Grace Johnston served as Chief Commercial Officer at Fortis Life Sciences from September 2020 until December 2022. During her tenure, she was accountable for organic revenue contribution, the achievement of annual growth targets, and the development of commercial go-to-market strategy. She also led efforts in sales and marketing while focusing on improving the overall customer experience.
Grace Johnston Sartorius AG
Prior to her role at Fortis Life Sciences, Grace Johnston had a significant tenure at Sartorius AG from March 2016 until September 2020. She most recently held the position of Senior Vice President of Lab Product & Services – Marketing and Strategy. Johnston also served in various roles of increasing responsibility in the company, contributing significantly to marketing and strategic operations.
Grace Johnston Merck KGaA-Millipore
Grace Johnston's early career includes substantial experience at Merck KGaA-Millipore from 2009 to 2016. She most recently served as Head of Global Market Services & Strategy – Bioscience. Her previous roles included Segment Market Manager and Product Manager for Cell Analysis and Cell Culture Systems, where she played a crucial role in market management and strategy.