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

With over 30 years recruiting exclusively in pharma, biotech, and medical devices, Nick founded Cascadia on a single principle: the right person changes everything. His deep industry network spans R&D to commercialization.

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Tony Julian
Senior Vice President

Tony brings a rare combination of scientific credibility and recruiting expertise. A trusted advisor to both hiring managers and candidates alike, he specializes in senior-level placements across drug development and clinical operations.

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Jhon Malalis
Jhon Malalis
Chief of Getting Stuff Done

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

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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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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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