# NATIONAL SEARCH ASSOCIATES > IN SEARCH OF EXCELLENCE ## Posts - [American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting](https://nsasearch.com/american-society-of-clinical-oncology-asco-annual-meeting/): We are thrilled to share that our team had an incredible experience at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. - [Doug Frankel Appointed to TrovaNOW’s Board of Directors](https://nsasearch.com/doug-frankel-appointed-as-a-member-of-trovanows-board-of-directors/): [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]NSA would like to congratulate our EVP, Doug Frankel on his recent . - [St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - Brave Hearts Day](https://nsasearch.com/st-jude-childrens-research-hospital-brave-hearts-day/): In celebration of Brave Hearts Day, NSA is proud to announce a financial donation to the St. - [Rady Children's Hospital Foundation Donation](https://nsasearch.com/rady-donation/): NSA is proud to announce our donation of $2,000 to the Rady Children's Hospital Foundation to help enable a child to receive life-saving CAR T-cell therapy after a devastating cancer relapse. - [NSA supports BLM movement…](https://nsasearch.com/nsa-supports-blm-movement/) - [NSA Attends 38th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference](https://nsasearch.com/nsa-attends-38th-annual-j-p-morgan-healthcare-conference/): Our Associate Director, Emma Green, was honored to attend the GenScript Biotech Global Forum - Cell & Gene Therapy and the Blooming China Market. - [National Search at ASCO](https://nsasearch.com/national-search-at-asco/): National Search Associates is pleased to be attending ASCO 2019 at McCormick Place in Chicago May 30th to June 4th. - [A spotlight on philanthropy: the american cancer society](https://nsasearch.com/a-spotlight-on-philanthropy-the-american-cancer-society/): National Search Associates is a proud donor to The American Cancer Society and we’d like to take this opportunity to highlight this wonderful cause. - [National search associates receives emergency preparedness certification](https://nsasearch.com/national-search-associates-receives-emergency-preparedness-certification/): December 6, 2018 – In recognition of our First Responders and the desire to do our part in Emergency Preparedness, National Search Associates is excited to announce that our employees are fully certified to perform Basic Life Support, CPR and First Aid, including the use of automated external defibrillators (AED). - [San Diego hosts annual ash conference](https://nsasearch.com/san-diego-hosts-annual-ash-conference/): December 5th, 2018–The American Society of Hematology (ASH) held its annual conference in Downtown San Diego (Dec. - [Novartis inks $2.1b endocyte buyout](https://nsasearch.com/novartis-inks-2-1b-endocyte-buyout/): Novartis has struck a $2.1 billion (€1.8 billion) deal to acquire Endocyte. - [60th ash annual meeting and exposition](https://nsasearch.com/60th-ash-annual-meeting-and-exposition/): National Search Associates is thrilled to have ASH in our hometown of San Diego CA this year. - [In memoriam – Susan Weinstock](https://nsasearch.com/in-memoriam-susan-weinstock/): It is with great sadness that we announce publicly the passing of our beloved colleague, and senior recruiter, Susan Weinstock. - [Promotions & new hires at national search associates](https://nsasearch.com/promotions-new-hires-at-national-search-associates/): Congratulations to Chelsea Brunetti & Eric Lona! - [National search associates successfully recruits ceo for legend biotech: yuan xu](https://nsasearch.com/national-search-associates-successfully-recruits-ceo-for-legend-biotech-yuan-xu/): Nathan Hipp, VP at National Search Associates, collaborated with Legend Biotech to help them identify and hire their first CEO, marking an important milestone for the newly minted CAR-T biotech. - [New, high-impact studies to be featured at world’s largest clinical cancer research meeting](https://nsasearch.com/new-high-impact-studies-to-be-featured-at-worlds-largest-clinical-cancer-research-meeting/): The 2018 Annual Meeting will take place June 1-5 in Chicago and will bring more than 32,000 oncology professionals from around the world. - [Novartis enters agreement to acquire avexis inc. For usd 8.7 bn](https://nsasearch.com/novartis-enters-agreement-to-acquire-avexis-inc-for-usd-8-7-bn/): Novartis announced they will merge with AveXis Inc. - [Johnson & Johnson’s Darzalex Ambitions Take A Hit With Scrapped I-o Trials](https://nsasearch.com/johnson-johnsons-darzalex-ambitions-take-a-hit-with-scrapped-i-o-trials/): J&J partners with Genmab announced that they will stop studies of Darzalex in combination with anti-pd-l1, since it failed to show benefit. ## Pages - [Julie Phelan](https://nsasearch.com/julie-phelan/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_margin="||3px|||" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}"] (614) 310-4061 jphelan@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_margin="||3px|||" custom_padding="21px||0px|||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"]Julie Phelan recently assumed the role of Senior Director at National Search Associates, where she leads high-level commercial searches within the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device sectors. - [Manny Hernandez](https://nsasearch.com/manny-hernandez/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.22.2" custom_margin="||3px|||" hover_enabled="0" locked="off" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] 760-268-0397 manuelh@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.19.4" custom_margin="||3px|||" custom_padding="21px||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]Manny gained a passion for working with people and helping put people to work as a Retail Manager, so he decided to develop a full-time career rooted in it. - [Alicia Brandt](https://nsasearch.com/alicia-brandt/): Alicia enjoys working with pharmaceutical industry leaders who make this happen at the highest levels. - [Sean McWhorter](https://nsasearch.com/sean-mcwhorter/): Sean has proven experience across life science industries and an established track record of successfully completing challenging executive searches in the biotech and pharma industries ranging from senior individual contributors to Director, VP, and C-level positions. - [Liza Munford](https://nsasearch.com/liza-munford/): As a Senior Recruiter with NSA, Liza focuses on Quality (QA, QC, Compliance), Technical Operations, Manufacturing, Development (Process, Analytical, Formulation), R&D, along with other Biopharmaceutical disciplines. - [Erica Mason](https://nsasearch.com/erica-mason/): Erica Mason joined National Search Associates in 2020 as Accounting/Human Resources Manager. - [About Us](https://nsasearch.com/about-us/): Our team of highly experienced recruiters bring, on average, over 11 years’ recruiting experience and we have several senior leaders with excess of 25 years’ experience recruiting in their specific disciplines. - [Veena Ramki](https://nsasearch.com/veena-ramki/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" global_colors_info="{}"] 760-268-0385 veenar@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.19.4" custom_margin="||3px|||" custom_padding="21px||0px|||" global_colors_info="{}"]Veena brings with her over ten years of diverse experience in the areas of recruitment, behavioral interviewing, and sales consulting. - [Justin Glassel](https://nsasearch.com/justin-glassel/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0"] 760-268-0396 justing@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||5px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Justin has been recruiting at NSA since 2016, concurrent to pursuing his studies at Cal State San Marcos. - [Josh Burrows](https://nsasearch.com/josh-burrows/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" global_colors_info="{}"] 760-268-0364 joshuab@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||4px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Josh has been a core member of National Search’s recruiting team since 2017. - [Erica Faccone](https://nsasearch.com/erica-faccone/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" global_colors_info="{}"] 760-268-0394 ericaf@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||-4px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Erica Faccone is an executive recruiter with National Search Associates. - [Veronica Flores](https://nsasearch.com/veronica-flores/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||3px|||" hover_enabled="0"] 760-268-0381 veronicaf@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||5px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||"]Veronica Flores joined National Search Associates in 1997. - [Jennifer Wilson](https://nsasearch.com/jennifer-wilson/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" global_colors_info="{}"] 760-268-0388 jwilson@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||4px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Jennifer Wilson, Senior Recruiter, joined National Search Associates in 1998. - [Eric Lona](https://nsasearch.com/eric-lona/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" global_colors_info="{}"] 760-268-0372 elona@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||10px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Eric Lona joined National Search Associates in 2004. - [Chelsea Brunetti](https://nsasearch.com/chelsea-brunetti/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||3px|||"] 760-268-0399 chelseab@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||5px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||"]Chelsea Brunetti joined National Search Associates in 2014 and has since been growing the Clinical, Medical, and Regulatory Affairs practice within NSA. - [Robin Yonemura](https://nsasearch.com/robin-yonemura/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||3px|||"] 760-268-0398 robiny@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||5px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||"]Robin Yonemura is a tenured Life Sciences recruiter dedicated to building lasting business relationships with both client and candidates. - [Shelley Griesemer](https://nsasearch.com/shelley-griesemer/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||3px|||"] 760-268-0368 shelleyg@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||4px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||"]Shelley Griesemer joined National Search Associates in 2003. - [Jessica Lieder](https://nsasearch.com/jessica-lieder/): Jessica Lieder is a Vice President at National Search Associates, specializing in identification and acquisition of exceptional scientific talent within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. - [Dan Kausch](https://nsasearch.com/dan-kausch/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" global_colors_info="{}"] 203-345-9857 dank@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.16" custom_margin="||3px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"]Dan Kausch is a Senior Director, Biopharmaceutical Recruitment and since he joined in 1996, he has been an integral part in the tremendous growth & success of our firm, National Search Associates. - [Paymon Sionit](https://nsasearch.com/paymon-sionit/): Paymon has been immersed in the Life Science industry since 1993 and his professional background encompasses experience in discovery research, scientific recruiting, and management. - [Kevin Glassel](https://nsasearch.com/kevin-glassel/): [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||3px|||"] 760-268-0380 keving@nsasearch.com View Profile[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.0.7" custom_margin="||2px|||" custom_padding="21px|||||"]Kevin Glassel is a Senior Vice President at National Search Associates, specializing in the areas of Biologics CMC, Manufacturing and Quality. - [Robert Rossi](https://nsasearch.com/robert-rossi/): Mr. Rossi is a seasoned executive search professional who began his career in the medical device industry in 1975 as a salesman at Abbey Medical a Division of American Hospital Supply. - [Doug Frankel](https://nsasearch.com/doug-frankel/): Doug Frankel began his executive search career in the life science industries in 1991 and he joined National Search Associates in 1993. - [Our Team](https://nsasearch.com/our-team/) - [Search Process](https://nsasearch.com/search-process/): The process of search and recruitment varies depending upon our client’s specific needs. - [Contact](https://nsasearch.com/contact/): National Search Associates’ primary offices are located near McClellan-Palomar Airport in Carlsbad (CA) Research Center. - [News](https://nsasearch.com/news/) - [Our Work](https://nsasearch.com/our-work/): From our search firm's specialty practices, National Search Associates has developed significant institutional knowledge and has built relationships with leaders in our target market segments that work to our clients’ advantage and provides quality personnel placements, choosing the most qualified candidates. - [About Us Old](https://nsasearch.com/about-us-old/): Our team of highly experienced recruiters bring, on average, over 11 years’ recruiting experience and we have several senior leaders with excess of 25 years’ experience recruiting in their specific disciplines. - [Services](https://nsasearch.com/services/): With over twenty years of experience, our clients consider us the boutique search firm to choose. - [Home](https://nsasearch.com/): At National Search Associates, our mission is to connect leaders within life science companies committed to advancing new therapies for patients. - 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