1990

Life Sciences Executive Search  Â·  Est. 1990  Â·  Portland, Oregon

THE RIGHT
PERSON.
EVERY TIME.

Connecting pharma, biotech, and medical device leaders with the exceptional talent that moves science forward.

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Years of Excellence
Founded 1990
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Placements Made
In pharma & biotech
0
Client Retention
Long-term partnerships
#1
Biotech Recruiting
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What We Do

Precision Search.
Lasting Results.

We specialize exclusively in life sciences — no generalists, no guesswork. Every search is conducted with deep sector knowledge and personal accountability.

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

Contingency Search

Agile recruiting for director, manager, and specialist positions. Faster time-to-fill without sacrificing quality.

Our Focus Areas

Built for Life Sciences

Thirty-five years of focused expertise across every corner of the industry.

Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical
Biotechnology
Medical Device & Diagnostics
Clinical Research & CRO
Regulatory Affairs
Drug Discovery & Development
Commercial & Market Access
Manufacturing & Quality
35
YRS
Industry Focus

Why Cascadia

Your Search.
Our Obsession.

We don't just fill positions — we build careers and organizations. Our team lives and breathes life sciences recruiting.

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Exclusive Life Sciences Focus
No other industries. Every relationship, every database entry, every conversation is life sciences.
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98% Client Retention
Companies return to us because we deliver. Consistently. Our track record speaks for itself.
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Passive Candidate Access
The best candidates aren't looking. We've spent 35 years building relationships with the talent that moves science forward.

Client Voice

"Cascadia didn't just find us a candidate — they found us the right leader. The placement transformed our commercial organization."
VP of Human Resources  Â·  Top-10 Pharmaceutical Company

READY TO FIND
YOUR NEXT LEADER?

Let's talk about your search. No obligation, no pressure — just a conversation with experts who understand your world.

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