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Executive Search, Reinvented - Powered by FocusedFit™ AI Technology

Hybrid Intelligence-powered placements that move at the speed of innovation. Connecting visionary leaders with transformative healthcare companies.
Our AI-powered process, platform, and dedicated team of recruiters delivers:
  • Hybrid Intelligence for superior executive fit
  • Accelerated timelines from search to impact
  • Transformative leaders that drive growth and valuations
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Transformative Leaders that Drive Growth and Valuation

At Alvarez Search, we architect leadership transformations through our proprietary FocusedFit™ platform and extensive network of elite healthcare executives.
Our Hybrid Intelligence approach combines human expertise, evidence-informed behavioral insights, and artificial intelligence technology to identify leaders who drive measurable business impact in healthcare innovation.
With deep-rooted domain expertise in healthcare technology, biotech, and life sciences, we understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing healthcare innovation companies.
Whether you’re scaling a digital health startup or building the next breakthrough in healthcare AI, we connect you with executives who thrive at the intersection of healthcare and technology.

About the Founder

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Christel Alvarez

Managing Partner & Founder

A respected leader in the healthcare ecosystem with 200+ executive placements, Christel's commitment to healthcare stems from personal journeys that fuel her passion for health and well-being. She leverages extensive relationships across venture capital, private equity, and healthcare innovation companies, with her background spanning business development, executive search, and healthcare transformation uniquely positioning her to identify and place leaders who drive measurable impact in digital health, AI, and life sciences organizations.

Leadership Industry News

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Vice President of Sales

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Seeking a VP of Sales to commercialize a product that will change how cancer is treated.
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Interim Chief Technology and Product Officer

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Seeking an Interim CTO/CPO to assume the technical leadership of a software product-driven healthcare technology company.
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Fractional CFO

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Seeking a seasoned Fractional CFO to guide the financial operations of a healthcare technology company while they raise Series A…

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In a complex world of healthcare innovation, finding the right leader can feel like searching through endless possibilities. Let us provide some clarity.

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About Alvarez Search

What is FocusedFit™?

FocusedFit™ is our proprietary, AI-powered process designed to bring precision and speed to executive search, ensuring clarity and alignment throughout the search.

How does Alvarez Search use AI?

We leverage FocusedFit™ AI Agents to improve speed and accuracy in sourcing candidates, identify gaps, and enhance outreach.

What are the key benefits of your search process?

Our process delivers precision alignment that eliminates costly mistakes, accelerated timelines, and transformative leaders who drive growth and valuations.

What does Alvarez Search provide to ensure effective candidate evaluation?

We utilize FocusedFit™ Playbooks and Interview Plans to ensure consistent candidate evaluation and selection, along with AI Agents for interview preparation and transcript analysis.

Why is specialized executive search important in healthcare innovation?

In healthcare innovation, where outcomes directly impact human lives, leadership is a vital strategic decision, and mis-hires are very costly.

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People are the most important part of a company, so it’s critical to hire the right person the first time. From C-Suite to other critical strategic roles, The Alvarez Search is here to help you build a strong leadership team and partner with you as you move through your next growth phase.

 

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