Vice President, Life Science Industry Solutions & Innovation

Vice President, Life Sciences Industry Solutions & InnovationEXL Health is seeking a dynamic Vice President, Life Sciences Industry Solutions & Innovation to lead the design and development of next-generation solutions that transform how Life Sciences organizations discover, develop, manufacture, and commercialize therapies. This highly strategic, client-facing role will focus on creating and commercializing differentiated solutions that help our biopharma, biotech, and medtech clients solve their most complex business challenges. As a Life Sciences industry strategist and innovation leader, you will serve as the business architect for new offeringsintegrating EXL's capabilities across data, digital, analytics, and operations to deliver scalable solutions spanning R&D optimization, digital supply chain, commercial transformation, and patient engagement. You'll collaborate closely with clients, internal delivery teams, and technology partners to create market-ready solutions that deliver measurable business value. ResponsibilitiesLead Life Sciences solution creationfrom ideation to market deliverybuilding differentiated offerings that address critical industry needs in R&D, manufacturing, logistics, and commercial operations. Own revenue growth targets across LS specific solutions. Partner with CXO level clients and internal teams to design innovative, insight-driven solutions that leverage digital platforms, AI, and data science to accelerate innovation and improve outcomes. Act as a strategic interface with senior level industry clients, identifying unmet needs and converting them into executable, repeatable solution frameworks and blueprints. Drive collaborative co-creation sessions and innovation workshops with customers to validate concepts and tailor solutions to real-world challenges. Partner with technology and analytics teams to define solution architecture, data models, and technology enablement requirements. Collaborate with corporate strategy, business development, and marketing teams to position new solutions for commercialization, including value propositions, ROI models, and go-to-market strategies. Maintain deep awareness of emerging market trendssuch as precision medicine, decentralized clinical trials, supply chain resilience, and digital therapeuticsto anticipate customer needs and guide solution design. Cultivate a strong ecosystem of technology and data partners to expand EXL's Life Sciences capabilities and accelerate innovation delivery. Support client pursuits as the Life Sciences solutions SME, contributing to proposals, workshops, and executive presentations. Qualifications12+ years of experience in Life Sciences innovation, strategy, or solution design, with deep expertise spanning R&D, supply chain, or commercialization. Proven track record of developing or launching industry solutions or platforms for biopharma, biotech, or medtech clients. Deep understanding of the Life Sciences value chain, regulatory environment, and evolving digital health landscape. Strategic consulting background strongly preferred (Big 4, boutique Life Sciences advisory, or equivalent), with ability to engage executive stakeholders and translate strategic concepts into actionable solutions. Excellent executive communication, storytelling, and relationship management skills. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or Business (MBA, MS, Ph.D.) preferred. Salary Range: $195,000 - $235,000