Business Details
44 Years
experience
Trusted Executive Search & Venture Consulting Services
Catalyx Group has been a trusted leader in executive search and venture consulting since 1982. Our firm specializes in connecting innovative companies in healthcare, life sciences, foodtech, and emerging technologies with visionary leadership. We conduct searches for CEOs, C-level executives, board members, and specialized talent, including building teams for venture-backed startups and facilitating global market entry. Our client base spans NASDAQ-listed corporations, private equity portfolios, and cutting-edge research institutions. In addition to executive search, we provide strategic consulting for corporate alliances, commercialization, and fundraising.Headquartered in Verona, New Jersey, we combine deep industry expertise with a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs. Our team's decades of experience in both executive recruitment and the industries we serve ensure precise, impactful placements. We prioritize long-term relationships over transactional interactions, fostering trust through transparency and results-driven service. Our track record includes placements in biotechnology, diagnostics, digital health, and fintech sectors. By maintaining rigorous standards and focusing on quality over quantity, we deliver leaders who drive innovation and growth.
Services
Executive Search
Venture Consulting
Board Recruitment
Team Building
Healthcare Recruitment
Life Sciences Placement
Startup Leadership
Corporate Strategy
Fundraising Advisory
Global Market Entry
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have 40+ years of experience in executive search for healthcare and technology sectors
- Our team builds leadership teams for venture-backed startups and global market entrants
- We serve NASDAQ-listed corporations, private equity firms, and research institutions
- Our venture consulting services include alliance building and commercialization strategies
- Our founder personally mentors executives during transition periods
What people say
Perfect matches
Customer oriented
Resourceful and knowledgeable
Strategic advisors
Effective coaching
Services
Executive Search
Catalyx Group conducts retainer-based executive searches for C-suite positions, board members, and specialized talent in healthcare and technology sectors. Our process combines industry expertise with personalized candidate assessment to ensure strategic leadership alignment. We serve both established corporations and emerging growth companies seeking transformative leaders.
Venture Consulting
Our consulting services focus on corporate strategy, commercialization pathways, and fundraising for early-stage technology and life science companies. We help ventures build market-ready teams and establish strategic partnerships while maintaining growth momentum.
Team Building
We specialize in assembling complete leadership teams for university spinoffs and venture-backed startups. Our approach ensures cohesive team dynamics while addressing specific technical and operational requirements in emerging technology sectors.
Board Recruitment
Catalyx Group identifies qualified board members and advisors with proven expertise in healthcare innovation, technology commercialization, and corporate governance. We focus on creating balanced boards that drive strategic decision-making and long-term value creation.
Global Market Entry
We help non-U.S. companies establish effective leadership teams and market strategies for successful U.S. expansion. Our services include identifying local market experts and creating culturally aligned leadership structures for international clients.
People
Lawrence D. Poster
Founder & Managing Director
Lawrence Poster founded Catalyx Group in 1982 after careers in government economics and financial services. He specializes in healthcare and life sciences executive search, with board roles at MIT alumni organizations and judging experience at STEM competitions. Holds MIT management science degree.
Bijan Almassian
President & CEO
Dr. Almassian serves as President & CEO of CaroGen Corporation and previously held the same role at ExSAR Corporation, where he was recruited by Catalyx Group. He has six years of professional relationship with Lawrence Poster.
Questions
What industries does Catalyx Group specialize in?
We focus on healthcare, life sciences, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, foodtech, diagnostics, digital health, fintech, and emerging technologies.
What types of positions do you fill?
We place CEOs, C-level executives, board members, advisors, and specialized talent including leadership teams for startups and global market entrants.
How does your venture consulting service work?
We provide strategic guidance for corporate alliances, commercialization strategies, and fundraising tailored to growth-stage companies in our core sectors.
Do you work with international companies?
Yes, we help non-U.S. companies establish U.S. leadership teams and navigate market entry strategies.
What makes Catalyx Group different from other search firms?
Our combination of industry-specific expertise, hands-on executive coaching, and long-term relationship focus delivers leaders who drive sustainable growth.
