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Don Alexander, CPC

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President and Managing Director at GeneCoda
📍 Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States

Don Alexander is the President and Managing Director of GeneCoda®, an executive search firm exclusively focused on the Life Sciences sector. With over two decades of experience, he partners with founders, CEOs, and boards to build senior leadership teams. People who have worked with him describe him as trustworthy, reliable, and knowledgeable. He holds a BA from North Carolina State University and a Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC) certification.

Outside of his executive search work, Don is a published author and was previously in the financial services industry. He is a supporter of North Carolina State University, enjoys playing the guitar, and has a Wood Badge certification, indicating advanced leadership training with the Boy Scouts of America.

Unique fact: Don has consistently been in the top 10% of recruiters globally, earning him a place in the Presidents Club ten times.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
President and Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area, United States
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Life Sciences Leadership
He focuses on recruiting senior leadership for biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, and has published playbooks on the topic of executive leadership in the industry.
Executive Recruiting
His entire career is built around talent acquisition. He frequently writes about hiring trends and strategies for identifying and retaining top talent in a competitive market.
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Career

Work history

12-2017
President and Managing Director
GeneCoda
8-2002 - 11-2017
Practice Head and Vice President | Life Sciences
Arris Partners - Formerly Carlyle Conlan Executive & Professional Search
4-2000 - 8-2002
Account Manager
MATRIX Resources
1-1997 - 3-2000
Account Manager
Renaissance Worldwide, Inc
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Education
1985 - 1989
BA
North Carolina State University
High School Diploma
Savannah Country Day School
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