Engela Brondum is a research associate at Smith Hanley Associates, LLC, in the Pharmaceutical Permanent Placement Division. Her prior experience includes research in parasitic diseases, as well as international health initiatives. Engela calls on this research experience to help her find the best candidates for a given position. Engela graduated with a BA from NYU, has a MS in Public Health from Tulane University and joined SHA in 2005. Smith Hanley is very much a team environment, she says. Our success has made us a known name as a niche recruiter in the pharmaceutical industry.