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Built on strength. Rooted in legacy. Growing your future.

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Our Name

Built on strength. Rooted in legacy.

Alder trees were sourced from Croatia to help build the city of Venice, Italy. This is wood that doesn't weaken. It gets stronger underwater.

Alder Trees also grow in the mountains of Colorado, where our firm was founded. They thrive in wet, treacherous terrain, often found near brooks.

That's why we chose the name: Alder Brooks.

But it's not just about strength.

It's about legacy. Our Co-Founder & CEO, Mike Mosunic, has deep family roots in Croatia. His father grew up on a small island off the Croatian coast, where a love of nature and hard work shaped the values behind this firm.

For us, Alder is more than a tree.

It's a symbol of family. Of resilience.

Of strength that endures through generations.

Our Why

Alder Brooks helps Investors and CEOs grow companies faster by delivering Commercial leaders who build infrastructure, drive oversized growth, and exceed Investors' expectations.

We focus exclusively on recruiting Commercial leadership in Life Sciences and Healthcare.

We're built to help you grow. Hiring Commercial leadership faster, with less risk.

Our Difference

Alder Brooks is the only executive search firm focused exclusively on recruiting Commercial leadership in Life Sciences and Healthcare.

We know the space. We know the pressure. And we know how to find leaders who have an immediate impact on growth.

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We help clients recruit the Commercial leaders who deliver oversized growth and exceed investor expectations.

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Hire for Results, Not Resumes: Why Year-1 Scorecards Improve Executive Search

Executive searches often prioritize pedigree over performance — but that’s a mistake. This article breaks down how Year-1 scorecards help CEOs focus on what matters: the outcomes the business actually needs in the next 12 months. When you define success upfront, you hire leaders who can deliver.

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Why Executive Hires Fail: Environmental Fit in Executive Search

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Not Every A-Player Is Your A-Player: How Context-Driven Executive Search Avoids Costly Misfires

Not Every A-Player Is Your A-Player: How Context-Driven Executive Search Avoids Costly Misfires

Not Every A-Player Is Your A-Player Why Executive Searches Fail Without Context Top candidates fail when companies focus on charisma instead of fit. This blog breaks down how CEOs and Investors in Life Sciences can improve executive hiring by aligning leadership with context, outcomes, and execution style. Learn how to build a Success Profile that attracts leaders who deliver oversized growth.

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The Rise of AI in Life Sciences and Healthcare

The Rise of AI in Life Sciences and Healthcare

AI has moved from hype to execution in Life Sciences and Healthcare. Investors are backing AI driven platforms that make diagnostics data more actionable for BioPharma, fueling precision medicine and premium valuations. The companies that will win are those pairing great science with Commercial leaders who know how to execute.

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Hire for Results, Not Resumes: Why Year-1 Scorecards Improve Executive Search

Hire for Results, Not Resumes: Why Year-1 Scorecards Improve Executive Search

Executive searches often prioritize pedigree over performance — but that’s a mistake. This article breaks down how Year-1 scorecards help CEOs focus on what matters: the outcomes the business actually needs in the next 12 months. When you define success upfront, you hire leaders who can deliver.

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Why Executive Hires Fail: Environmental Fit in Executive Search

Why Executive Hires Fail: Environmental Fit in Executive Search

Even great leaders fail in the wrong environment. Here's how to define fit—and make your next executive hire succeed.

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Not Every A-Player Is Your A-Player: How Context-Driven Executive Search Avoids Costly Misfires

Not Every A-Player Is Your A-Player: How Context-Driven Executive Search Avoids Costly Misfires

Not Every A-Player Is Your A-Player Why Executive Searches Fail Without Context Top candidates fail when companies focus on charisma instead of fit. This blog breaks down how CEOs and Investors in Life Sciences can improve executive hiring by aligning leadership with context, outcomes, and execution style. Learn how to build a Success Profile that attracts leaders who deliver oversized growth.

Trends
The Rise of AI in Life Sciences and Healthcare

The Rise of AI in Life Sciences and Healthcare

AI has moved from hype to execution in Life Sciences and Healthcare. Investors are backing AI driven platforms that make diagnostics data more actionable for BioPharma, fueling precision medicine and premium valuations. The companies that will win are those pairing great science with Commercial leaders who know how to execute.