Nexagen Search
Nexagen Search

Nexagen Search

Building the Teams Behind Breakthroughs  

Executive Search

Fractional Talent Leadership

Fractional Talent Leadership

Secure transformative leaders who shape trajectory and drive results.

Fractional Talent Leadership

Fractional Talent Leadership

Fractional Talent Leadership

Embedded support for  biotech companies scaling without internal TA infrastructure.

Scientific Recruitment

Fractional Talent Leadership

Scientific Recruitment

Precision hiring across discovery, development, and technical operations. 

Jeff Caskey

Jeff Caskey started Nexagen Search in 2023 to help biotechnology leaders solve one of the most important challenges in company building: assembling the right team. Like a puzzle, every organization requires a unique combination of scientific, operational, and leadership talent to reach its goals. 


Nexagen partners with executive teams to identify the critical pieces needed at each stage of growth and implements milestone-driven recruiting strategies that align hiring with the company's development roadmap.

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10+ Years of Industry Experience

Deep industry experience provides a stronger understanding of life sciences talent markets, hiring challenges, and organizational growth.

200+ Searches Completed

A proven track record creates pattern recognition that helps identify and attract the right talent more efficiently.

30+ Clients Served

Experience supporting a diverse range of organizations provides valuable perspective on how successful companies build and scale teams

Recent Hires

VP,  Drug Discovery 

Executive Director, Head of Biologics 

Senior Director, Biology  

Senior Director, Bioinformatics

Director, Antibody Discovery

Executive Director, Biologics 

Senior Scientist I, Biology 

Senior Scientist, Drug Discovery

Senior Scientist, Antibody Discovery

Senior Scientist, Preclinical Development

Senior Scientist, Cell Biology 





Executive Director, Clinical Ops

Director, Clinical Science
Associate Director, Clinical Biomarkers
Associate Director, Clinical Ops
Senior CMC Program Manager
CMC Lead, Biologics

Scientist, Toxicology
Senior Scientist, Biomarkers 

Director, Analytical Sciences
Director, Protein Purification
Director of Analytical Development
Scientist, Cell Therapy R&D


Head of Business Development 

Senior Director, Program Management 

Lab Operations Manager 

Director, Human Resources

Controller 

Director, Manufacturing 

Director of Marketing 

Corporate Controller, SEC Reporting

Director, Supply Chain

Director of Quality Systems

Scientist, Translational Research

Head of Manufacturing

Head of Facilities and Engineering

Head of GMP Quality

Senior Manager, Manufacturing

Manager, Operations (HR/Finance)

Executive Assistant to CEO

Director, CMC Program Management Associate Director, Downstream PD Principal PD Scientist

Senior Scientist, Process Development

Project Manager, CMC

Senior Scientist, Biology 

The Right People at the Right Milestone

We align hiring strategy with scientific and operational inflection points - reducing execution risk and accelerating progress. 

Discovery

Commercial Readiness

IND Enabling

Research

Drug Discovery

Computational Biology 

Translational Science 




IND Enabling

Commercial Readiness

IND Enabling

Nonclinical/Preclinical 

CMC

Regulatory Affairs 

Program Leadership
 


Phase I/II

Commercial Readiness

Commercial Readiness

Clinical Development 

Translational & Biomarkers 

CMC Scale Up 

Operations & Infrastructure
 



Commercial Readiness

Commercial Readiness

Commercial Readiness

Manufacturing & Quality 

Commercial Strategy 

Corporate Infrastructure
Legal/Compliance 





Client Testimonials

 "Jeff is an exceptional recruiter and has sourced and hired wonderful talent for our organization.  If you have a requisition that requires turning over every stone to find that needle in a haystack, Jeff is a fantastic resource and an ethical recruiter and business partner." 

- Angela Biehl 


"Jeff helped place me in my first position after my PhD and found a perfect fit for me. He was professional, genuine and a great communicator. I am lucky to have crossed paths with Jeff when I did! " 

- Alexandra Wolfarth


"Working with Jeff for several years has been an absolute pleasure. He has a deep understanding of the industry and can analyze the needs for the roles our company is looking for. Jeff always puts his best efforts to find the best candidates and the people Jeff recruited for us have a great team dynamic and are a great fit for the company." 

- Sun Young Hwang


"Jeff is a highly skilled recruiter who masterfully aligns corporate hiring goals with the wants and needs of job candidates." 

- David Hilbert 


"I have had the pleasure of working closely with Jeff for several years. His exceptional performance and valuable contributions as a recruiter in the life science industry make him one of the top recruiting professionals I have ever worked with." 

-Heather Mudrick 


"Jeff reached out to me thinking that I was a good fit for the job I now have. He was spot on! More than a year later, I still think that it is a great fit, and I never would have applied for this position had he not contacted me. He was fantastic throughout the process and kept me well informed. I would highly recommend him if you're looking for a needle in a haystack."
-
Allison Sharrow 


"Jeff's eagerness to ensure clients meet their goals as quickly as possible truly sets him apart. He consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the recruitment process and provided invaluable support throughout. I highly recommend Jeff to anyone seeking a dedicated and effective recruiter." 

- Sujoy Lahiri


"Jeff worked with my company to recruit key management leaders. He assertively found great candidates that eventually got recruited. His timing, knowledge and transparency through the process made the successful outcome possible. I recommend him 100%!" 

-Lizamar Velez 


"Jeff helped place me in my current position and he was an absolute pleasure to work with. He communicated regularly, answered all of my questions, and found the perfect role for me. I highly recommend him to any candidates seeking a new job or a role change, and to businesses looking for the best talent.  

- Samantha Paro 


"Jeff was amazing to work with and helped me navigate the intricacies of stepping from academia to biotech. Honest and clear communication all the way though."

-Brandon Ware 


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