Life Sciences Executive Search · Est. 1990

The Right Person. Every Time.

Connecting pharma, biotech, and medical device leaders with the talent that moves medicine forward. 35 years. 10,000+ placements.

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35
Years
Est. 1990
10K+
Placements
Pharma & biotech
98%
Retention
Long-term clients
#1
Biotech Recruiting
Forbes 2025
We Serve
Pharma Biotech Medical Device
Nationally Recognized
#1 in Biotech Recruiting in America
Forbes Best Recruiting Firms 2025
GenentechPfizerAmgenBristol Myers SquibbJohnson & JohnsonRegeneronAstraZenecaGilead SciencesMerckBiogenNovartisVertexArcutis BiotherapeuticsTherakos IncAlkermesNuvalentPhathomDompéSpringworks TherapeuticsITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE GenentechPfizerAmgenBristol Myers SquibbJohnson & JohnsonRegeneronAstraZenecaGilead SciencesMerckBiogenNovartisVertexArcutis BiotherapeuticsTherakos IncAlkermesNuvalentPhathomDompéSpringworks TherapeuticsITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE
Partnering With
Our Focus Areas
Built for
Life Sciences.
35 years of exclusive expertise across every sector.
Pharmaceutical
Biotechnology
Medical Device
Clinical Development
These drive the pipeline from idea to regulatory approval.
Discovery Researchi
Translational Medicinei
Clinical Development / Clinical Sciencesi
Clinical Operationsi
Biostatisticsi
Clinical Data Managementi
Clinical Pharmacology / Pharmacometricsi
Medical Writingi
Pharmacovigilance / Drug Safetyi
Regulatory Affairs (Clinical Focus)i
Commercial Side
These activate around launch and drive product success in the market.
Marketing / Brand Managementi
Salesi
Market Access / Reimbursementi
Health Economics & Outcomes Research (HEOR)i
Pricing & Contractingi
Business Development & Licensingi
Market Research / Insightsi
Commercial Operationsi
Key Account Managementi
Medical Affairs (Commercial-Facing)i
What We Do
Precision Search.
Lasting Results.
01
Executive Search
C-suite and VP-level placements for pharma, biotech, and medical device. We identify transformational leaders who drive growth.
02
Retained Search
Deep-dive engagements for mission-critical roles. Dedicated focus, proprietary research, and guaranteed delivery.
03
Sales Force Builds & Expansions
Known for turning chaos into structure. We specialize in building dream teams from the ground up — delivering efficient hiring systems and the right talent to drive your commercial growth.
The Team
People Behind
the Placements.
Nick Poloni
Nick Poloni
President
Tony Julian
Tony Julian
Senior VP
John Malalis
John Malalis
Chief of Getting Stuff Done
Michelle Poloni
Michelle Poloni
Head of Operations
Jennifer Poloni
Jennifer Poloni
Board Member
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Cascadia didn't just find us a candidate — they found us the right leader. The placement transformed our commercial organization.
VP of Human Resources · Top-10 Pharmaceutical Company
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