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Position: Chief Operating Officer Location: Hyderabad | Reporting To: Founder & Board of Directors Full-Time About Global Health X (GHX) Global Health X is a mission-driven innovation exchange platform, venture studio, and accelerator operating at the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and technology. We co-create and scale breakthrough solutions with hospitals, startups, and capital providers, tackling pressing healthcare challenges across emerging markets. The Role GHX is seeking a high-impact Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead its platform operations, venture portfolio, and strategic programs. The COO will serve as one of the faces of GHX, overseeing its multi-stakeholder ecosystem while ensuring operational excellence and growth. This is ideal for someone with venture-building experience, investor fluency, and the ability to lead with entrepreneurial energy and institutional maturity. Key Responsibilities Platform & Operational Leadership Build institutional systems, reporting structures, and governance playbooks Align programs and people with long-term strategic objectives and milestones P&L and Financial Management Own and manage the organization’s P&L, driving revenue growth, cost efficiency, and financial sustainability Track performance metrics, operating margins, and resource allocation to support strategic goals Work closely with the finance team to ensure financial discipline, forecasting, and investor reporting Portfolio Management & Investor Support Oversee and support a diverse portfolio of early- to growth-stage startups Work closely with investors and founders on business strategy, GTM, talent, compliance, and scaling Track progress on commercial pilots, partnerships, product development, and enterprise value creation Investor Relations & Capital Strategy Engage actively with investors, LPs, DFIs, and capital partners — representing GHX and its portfolio Coordinate fundraising strategy and investor updates for both GHX and startups Manage impact measurement, reporting dashboards, and data room readiness Program Management & New Initiative Development Lead design and execution of new programs Conceptualize and operationalize new verticals (e.g., dementia care, digital health infrastructure, medtech scale-up) Ensure program quality, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes Ecosystem Engagement & Representation Represent GHX across conferences, summits, investor forums, and government dialogues Represent the platform to hospital systems, policy institutions, and international collaborators Forge long-term partnerships with academia, foundations, and clinical networks Team Building & Culture Build and mentor a high-performing team across functions and geographies Foster a mission-aligned, accountable, and high-ownership work culture Act as a leadership coach to internal managers and portfolio founders Lead by example and inspire a strong sense of ownership and purpose across the organization Ideal Candidate Profile Must-Haves 12-15 years in leadership roles across funds, accelerators, or venture-backed health/tech startups Hands-on operator with experience in venture building, P&L management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional execution Exposure to portfolio management, startup fundraising, and investor communications Strong understanding of the healthcare or life sciences ecosystem (or demonstrated ability to learn deeply and quickly) MBA from a Tier 1 Business School (India or Global) Exceptional communication and presentation skills — ability to craft compelling presentations, lead high-stakes meetings, and represent GHX with clarity and confidence Executive presence, global outlook, and stakeholder fluency Preferred Prior experience in a platform role at a venture studio, impact fund, or innovation-led accelerator Strong networks across healthcare, medtech, or health-tech investing Background in consulting, policy, or innovation strategy is a plus Proven ability to scale operations and manage multi-stakeholder complexity Why GHX? Platform to shape the future of healthcare innovation in India and emerging markets Immediate executive leadership Collaborative environment with deep access to hospitals, capital, and global networks Purpose-driven work with real-world impact and scale potential Show more Show less
