Simon N. Pimstone, MD, PhD, FRCPC, President & CEO

"Paula Kazarosian recently assisted Xenon in concluding a search for a new EVP, R&D. Apart from the outstanding outcome, Paula led this process superbly.  Her honesty, flexibility, availability and access to talented senior managers made working with Paula uncomplicated and most enjoyable.  I would highly recommend Paula and Steele Executive Search."

 Dr. Christopher Miller

“I have worked with Steele Executive Search on a number of new opportunities and I have consistently found Paula’s advice to be spot on the mark.  She is always very friendly and helpful, even when her personal interest is not at stake. Not only is Paula extraordinarily knowledgeable about the industry but she seems to know everybody and is especially insightful with regard to understanding people’s strengths and interests.  In all my dealings with Paula I have been very impressed with her honesty and integrity.  I have personally referred several people to her knowing that she is the very best!”

In Nanowerk Business News Mersana announced the appointment of Timothy B. Lowinger, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer.

"We are thrilled that Tim is now a part of the Mersana team...His extensive leadership in oncology research and his experience with polymer-based drug systems are an ideal match for Mersana".  CEO Julie Olson

Dr. Timothy B. Lowinger, Chief Scientific Officer

"It was a pleasure to work with Connie Hambley on a key, senior level hire for Mersana. Connie was very responsive and identified a number of highly-qualified, well-suited candidates tailor made for the position. She showed excellent follow-through and strived to meet our needs at every step, and to ensure she understood our goals and priorities."

Kevin Chen, MBA, Chief Operating Officer

"The help from Steele Executive Search in identifying key scientific and business leaders has been instrumental in our efforts to build a world class team, especially for a company such as ours that is located thousands of miles away in a different country. We have high confidence in the SES network, experience and capability, and especially the way each search is handled."

Dr. David M. Armistead, CSO CGI Pharmaceutical Inc./Executive in Residence

"I've known Paula for many years now and always have been impressed with her intuitive ability and dedication to quality and personal attention. She understands how to find the best and can be counted on to not only source the right candidate but to close the deal as well."

Dr. Michael Pavia, Entrepreneur-in-Residence

"I've worked with Paula on both sides of the fence. She helped me to find my first Biotech position many years ago and I was so taken with her positive attitude and ability to honestly represent both points of view that I have continued to work with her over the years and will always turn to her with my needs. She gets the job done, with clear purpose and no hidden agenda."

Dr. Richard Heyman, Chief Scientific Officer

"...I have worked with Paula over the past 13 years during which time she greatly assisted us in finding very qualified scientists with expertise in both chemistry and biology. She was indispensable in identifying candidates ranging from Vice Presidents to Research Associates. While she is extremely thorough in checking references and making sure that the fit is perfect her strongest quality is the ease with which she secures trust and confidence and the complete honesty with which she presents candidates!"

Dr. Dick Begley, Former President & Chief Executive Officer

"Paula’s help in recruiting a CSO for Ensemble was instrumental. We are a company integrating chemistry, biology and nanotechnology to create novel biotechnology products. Finding the right person for this position was a major challenge. Paula brought us many good candidates, particularly with skills to cross multidisciplinary boundaries. We are very pleased, both with our new CSO, as well as with Paula for her patience and perceptiveness in finding excellent, but rare candidates."

Dr. Nicholas Terrett, Chief Scientific Officer

"Over the last few years I have found my interactions with Paula to be both professional and informative. She assisted me with my search for a new position that not only met my immediate career needs, but discussions with her also allowed a careful consideration of a broader, longer term perspective."

Dr. Andrew M. Slee, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer, ViviSource Laboratories, Inc.

"Connie makes the effort and takes the time to thoroughly understand the needs of my company. She understands the skills and qualifications of individuals I'm looking for but she goes further. She integrates the business and strategic viewpoints to the applicant who will then be positioned to grow as my company grows. Her ability to get people to open up and talk about themselves is a strength that ensures both company and candidate are the right fit. She is bright, personable and a pleasure to work with."

Mr. Dan Giampuzzi, Former Chief Executive Officer & President

"...I've used many search firms in the course of my career and when it comes to locating extraordinary scientific personnel I always go to Paula to fill those positions. She has a unique approach to people that presents our company well and at the same time makes the candidates feel comfortable with the process to ensure the best fit for both parties ..."

Dr. Dan Marquess, Vice President of Chemistry

"Paula provides a unique and unmatched depth and breadth of connections throughout the global pharmaceutical industry. She is highly respected and trusted which allows her to reach out to an impressive array of potential candidates and advisors. This enables her thorough evaluation of the compatibility of both the candidate and their potential new role in a manner that is significantly differentiated over other approaches. Her ethical and committed approach to ensure that the candidate and the new opportunity are compatible makes for a highly effective approach."

Dr. S. David Kimball, Chief Scientific Officer

"I have known Paula Kazarosian for over a decade and three different companies. I have always had great confidence in her ability to evaluate and present candidates, and to understand the essential aspects of the positions she is filling. Paula is very thorough in her evaluation and reference-checking of candidates. She is honest and forthright, and I recommend her to any company, large or small, that is in need of a serious and professional recruiting service."

Dr. Michael Varney, Senior Vice President, Small Molecule Drug Discovery