Chief Operating Officer, Global HealthX

Position: Chief Operating Officer Location: Hyderabad | Reporting To: Founder & Board of DirectorsFull-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 RoleGHX 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 LeadershipBuild institutional systems, reporting structures, and governance playbooksAlign programs and people with long-term strategic objectives and milestonesP&L and Financial ManagementOwn and manage the organization’s P&L, driving revenue growth, cost efficiency, and financial sustainabilityTrack performance metrics, operating margins, and resource allocation to support strategic goalsWork closely with the finance team to ensure financial discipline, forecasting, and investor reportingPortfolio Management & Investor SupportOversee and support a diverse portfolio of early- to growth-stage startupsWork closely with investors and founders on business strategy, GTM, talent, compliance, and scalingTrack progress on commercial pilots, partnerships, product development, and enterprise value creationInvestor Relations & Capital StrategyEngage actively with investors, LPs, DFIs, and capital partners — representing GHX and its portfolioCoordinate fundraising strategy and investor updates for both GHX and startupsManage impact measurement, reporting dashboards, and data room readinessProgram Management & New Initiative DevelopmentLead 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 outcomesEcosystem Engagement & RepresentationRepresent GHX across conferences, summits, investor forums, and government dialoguesRepresent the platform to hospital systems, policy institutions, and international collaboratorsForge long-term partnerships with academia, foundations, and clinical networksTeam Building & CultureBuild and mentor a high-performing team across functions and geographiesFoster a mission-aligned, accountable, and high-ownership work cultureAct as a leadership coach to internal managers and portfolio foundersLead by example and inspire a strong sense of ownership and purpose across the organizationIdeal Candidate ProfileMust-Haves12-15 years in leadership roles across funds, accelerators, or venture-backed health/tech startupsHands-on operator with experience in venture building, P&L management, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional executionExposure to portfolio management, startup fundraising, and investor communicationsStrong 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 confidenceExecutive presence, global outlook, and stakeholder fluencyPreferredPrior experience in a platform role at a venture studio, fund, or innovation-led acceleratorStrong networks across healthcare, medtech, or health-tech investingBackground in consulting, policy, or innovation strategy is a plusProven ability to scale operations and manage multi-stakeholder complexity Why GHX?Platform to shape the future of healthcare innovation in India and emerging marketsImmediate executive leadershipCollaborative environment with deep access to hospitals, capital, and global networksPurpose-driven work with real-world impact and scale potential