Planet Pharma is a global, professional staffing and recruitment company specializing in strategic solutions for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, device and related industries. Planet Pharma provides experienced staff across numerous therapeutic and functional areas for all phases of research and development.

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Planet Pharma

Michael Stomberg is the founder and CEO of [The Planet Group](/org/the-planet-group) of Companies which includes [Planet Pharma](/org/planet-pharma), [Planet Forward](/org/planet-forward), Planet Healthcare, [Planet Interactive](/org/planet-interactive), Planet121, PFES, and Treximo. Michael has over 20 years of experience developing and leading global organizations. Michael is skilled in organizational development, leadership development, budgeting, streamlining operations, technology integration, team development, and global business strategy.

Michael Stomberg

Carolyn Durham brings a unique blend of experience in account management, business development, and corporate operations to lead the direction of our client services, business development, and administrative functions. Carolyn brings over 17 years of experience in the professional staffing and consulting industries primarily supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device organizations. Her experience has encompassed sales, recruitment, business development, commercial operations, and project management. Carolyn has a bachelor’s degree in communications and culture with a minor in business and sociology from [Indiana University](/org/indiana-university) in Bloomington, IN.

Carolyn Durham

Ryan Gayan has 15 years of global resourcing experience within the pharmaceutical industry. Ryan specializes in providing flexible solutions to clients with high attention to detail, delivery, and quality. He has worked extensively on the agency side and understands the importance of speed, quality, and delivery as well as within corporate HR / Talent Acquisition managing vendors, budgets and navigating the lines of communication with internal management. Additionally, Ryan has experience working for a Global outsourcing company providing full service, FSP, and blended service offerings. Ryan offers a consultative, knowledgeable approach to Planet Pharma clientele. He has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Commodity, Food and Textile Marketing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Ryan Gayan

As the Vice President of Recruitment for [Planet Pharma](/org/planet-pharma), Dane Yarnell is responsible for the global consultant and direct hire delivery platform. Dane is a graduate of [Northwood University](/org/northwood-university) with a degree in Advertising along with 11 years of experience in staffing specific to research and development within Pharma, Medical Device, and Biotechnology. Dane possesses an expert knowledge of this market, along with the experience necessary to deliver quality opportunities to our consultants and the best resources to our clients. With strategic oversight and tactical management to the strongest recruitment team on a global level, [Planet Pharma](/org/planet-pharma) is a true game-changer for our consultants and clients.

Dane Yarnell

As a Senior Director of Recruitment, Adam Jacobson is responsible for managing the consultant staffing and direct hire platform for [Planet Pharma](/org/planet-pharma)’s East Coast delivery team. Adam is a graduate of [Western Illinois University](/org/western-illinois-university), with a degree in Business Management, and has been involved in the clinical staffing industry for more than 20 years, specifically focused within R&D Life Sciences. Adam brings expert knowledge in the clinical staffing space and possesses the leadership qualities to deliver for both consultants and client partners worldwide.

Adam Jacobson

Andre Lozier has been working in the Consulting, Solutions, and Staff Augmentation industries for over 15 years. His focus has always been in the life sciences sector, with the past 10 years focused specifically in clinical trial resourcing. He has been a part of building teams for Medical Writing, QA (GxP), SAS and Biostatistics, Data Management, CRAs, Project Management, and Study Management. Andre takes pride in understanding his customers business and adding value with out of the box thinking and creativity.

Andre Lozier

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Rebecca Pesavento

Nick Demling offers 20 years in Clinical Trials Resource Management, Business Development – Consulting/ Project Teams, Staff Augmentation, FSPs, and Outsourcing. Nick has expertise in Global Workforce optimization solutions across multiple areas of clinical research to the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, and CRO Industries. Mr. Demling provides a lead role in business development and client management, working with managers and on-site vendors within the industry to meet their needs for staffing solutions.

Specialties: Deep-rooted relationships in the pharmaceutical/ medical device/ CRO industry. Strategic Planning, Business Development, Resource Management, Business Re-engineering, P&L Management, Acquisitions & Divestitures. Intelligent, Cost Effective, Innovative, Problem-Solving skills for international clinical trials focused on helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

Nick Demling

Spencer Cricks is responsible for overseeing the Recruitment Team for Planet Pharma EU. Spencer graduated from the University of Manchester and has spent ten years working within the staffing industry supporting Pharma and Biotechnology clients throughout Europe and the US. Having spent time working within an executive search business previously, Spencer has led senior level recruitment processes globally and enjoys building long lasting relationships with clients and candidates alike.

Spencer Cricks

Frank Sloan brings more than 10 years of experience specific to consultant and direct hire recruitment within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, and Biotechnology industries. As a Senior Director of Recruitment, he plays a key role in building and managing recruitment teams nationwide with a focus in Pharmacovigilance, Medical Writing, R&D IT, Biometrics, and Regulatory Affairs. Frank believes in a delivery platform centered on customer service, ensuring the highest satisfaction for both consultants and clients. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from [Northern Illinois University](/org/northern-illinois-university).

Frank Sloan

Don Kraus brings over 20 years of experience in the recruitment and talent acquisition industry. Specifically, Don has worked in business development, management and leadership roles. His experience has allowed him to support many different business models including, but not limited to, RPO, MSP and strategic recruitment solutions within the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Diagnostic, CRO and Medical Device industries. Don has developed client partnerships globally, but the majority of his focus recently has been growing and supporting clients located in the Western United States.

Don Kraus

Lloyd Cobb leads [Planet Pharma](/org/planet-pharma) across the EMEA and APAC regions and has responsibility for providing operational oversight and strategic direction. He has worked in global staffing, outsourcing and vendor partnership for over 10 years providing innovative staffing solutions across the full gamut within the Life Science space linked to Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, CRO and Biotechnology organizations.

Lloyd's experience includes providing solution orientated business development initiatives, account management, FSP solutions, outsourcing, project and team management.

Since earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sports and Exercise Sciences at the University of Gloucestershire, Lloyd has specialized in both project and team build-outs across SME and multi-national environments, focusing on strategic and innovative resourcing solutions to help clients achieve optimal business objectives.

Lloyd Cobb

Tim Bauwens is the CFO of The Planet Group of Companies and is responsible for accounting and reporting, financial planning, cash management, human resources, and risk management. He has over 25 years of corporate accounting and finance experience, having spent the early part of his career focused on mergers & acquisitions, mostly in the service and utilities sectors. Tim has spent the last ten years in the professional services and construction industries working with publicly traded and privately held companies with an emphasis on accelerated topline growth, improved cashflow, and maximizing return on investment. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from [Augustana College](/org/augustana-college) and holds a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business.

Tim Bauwens

Jesse Norton is the Senior Director of Finance and Accounting Consulting at [Planet Pharma](/org/planet-pharma). Jesse has over fifteen years of experience in the finance and accounting industry, with a focus on recruitment and client relations.

Jesse began their career as a staff accountant at Aztec Shops in 2006. Jesse quickly rose through the ranks, becoming a product consultant at Robbins Research International in 2007 and a branch manager at Robert Half International in 2008. In 2016, they joined Kforce Inc as a market manager and client relationship director for finance and accounting. In this role, they were responsible for leading the field in pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical devices recruitment.

In May 2018, Jesse joined Real Staffing as an Associate Director. In this role, they continued to build on their expertise in the finance and accounting industry, working with clients across Europe, the US and Asia Pac. Jesse left Real Staffing in January 2022 to join [Planet Pharma](/org/planet-pharma) as Senior Director of Finance and Accounting Consulting.

Jesse is a highly skilled and experienced finance and accounting professional with a proven track record of success in recruitment and client relations. Jesse is a valuable asset to any organization, and is committed to helping their clients achieve their goals.

Jesse Norton has a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Graceland University.

Their manager is Tim Bauwens, CFO.

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