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 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 Support
Oversee 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 Strategy
Engage 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 Development
Lead design and execution of new programsConceptualize and operationalize new verticals (e.g., dementia care, digital health infrastructure, medtech scale-up)Ensure program quality, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomesEcosystem Engagement & Representation
Represent 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 & Culture
Build 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 Profile
Must-Haves
12-15 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 fluencyPreferred
Prior 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 complexityWhy 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){kind=logo}