Meet the Team

The People
Behind Every
Placement.

Decades of combined experience in life sciences recruiting. We don't just know the industry — we've lived it.

Forbes America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2025
#1 in Biotech Recruiting
Forbes America's Best Professional Recruiting Firms 2025
Our Leadership
Nick Poloni
Nick Poloni
President

Passionate about helping innovative companies build exceptional teams that bring life-changing medicines to patients. Nick specializes in connecting top commercial and marketing talent with forward-thinking biotechs — turning ambitious visions into reality through strategic, high-impact hires. Whether scaling a growing team or launching the next breakthrough therapy, he’s the career matchmaker that makes it all possible.

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Tony Julian
Tony Julian
Senior Vice President

A seasoned executive search leader with deep expertise placing high-impact talent across biotech, pharma, and life sciences. Tony drives strategic searches that connect exceptional commercial, medical affairs, and marketing professionals with innovative companies advancing patient care. With more than a decade of game-changing placements, he thrives on building high-performing teams that turn visionary science into real-world impact.

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John Malalis
John Malalis
Chief of Getting Stuff Done

The engine that keeps Cascadia running. John's operational mastery ensures no candidate falls through the cracks and no client is left waiting. When something needs to happen, John makes it happen.

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Michelle Poloni
Michelle Poloni
Head of Operations

Michelle is the connective tissue of Cascadia — ensuring every process runs smoothly, every relationship is nurtured, and every detail is handled with care. Her operational leadership turns great recruiting into an exceptional client experience.

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Jennifer Poloni
Jennifer Poloni
Board Member

Jennifer brings strategic oversight and a breadth of leadership experience that helps shape Cascadia's long-term vision. Her perspective ensures the firm continues to grow with integrity and purpose.

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