Coastal Search Associates

Coastal Search Associates, LLC is an executive search firm dedicated to Life Science, Technology and Healthcare related industries.

The firm is headed by Michael Terretti who has more than 17 years of search experience.

Since 1999, Mr. Terretti’s focus has been the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Industries. He also works in selected segments of Information Technology (ERP and Bioinformatics), Private Equity/Venture Capital & Healthcare.

Having Personally worked in the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Diagnostics, Medical Device and Laboratory Service Industries enables us to better understand the needs of our clients and candidates. This makes us better equipped to offer the level of service that is expected in the Life Science industry.

We are based Wilmington, North Carolina and have a national list of clients; with a majority of the clients located in North America. Our client companies range from early stage, venture capital-backed medical device and biotech companies to fully integrated, multinational pharmaceutical manufacturers.

In healthcare services, our clients include clinical laboratories. We have completed engagements across all functional areas for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Medical Diagnostics and Medical Device companies throughout the US and Europe.

The types/functional positions our team focus on are:

Executive Management-CEO,COO,CFO,CMO,CSO,CIO

Research and Development/Discovery (Including

Chemistry/Biochemistry/Genomics/Scientific Affairs)

Pre-Clinical Development/Toxicology / Clinical

Development/Management/Drug Safety

Regulatory Affairs/ Medical Affairs/QC/QA/Validation

Project/Portfolio Management

Process Development/Operation/Manufacturing/Engineering

Human Resources

Sales and Marketing/Business Development/Licensing

IS/IT-Statistics

Our Senior Associates actually do the work–

Results –with Integrity–Focus–