Assistant Vice President at Exl in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Are you passionate about transforming healthcare and driven by data? EXL Health is looking for a strategic thinker with a knack for innovation and a collaborative spirit to help us shape the future of healthcare payment integrity. As our Assistant Vice President of Healthcare Strategy, you will be at the forefront of designing strategies that improve outcomes for payers & providers while driving operational excellence.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Strategic Consultant to drive healthcare-focused growth, transformation, and account strategy initiatives. This role will involve executing complex business transformations, identifying opportunities for growth, and supporting strategic M&A decisions within the healthcare sector and handle the leadership reporting and governance. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical abilities, a growth-oriented mindset, and a passion for making impactful changes in healthcare.

Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Insights Development: Conduct in-depth analysis of clients’ existing processes and market positioning to identify opportunities for growth and transformation. Develop data-driven insights that form the foundation of effective business strategies, particularly in the healthcare sector.

Business Transformation Leadership: Lead business transformation projects by assessing current workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and designing optimized solutions that enhance overall performance. Partner with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of transformative initiatives across business units.

Growth-Oriented Planning: Formulate and implement growth-focused strategies, leveraging market insights and industry trends to support clients’ expansion and operational goals within healthcare. Drive initiatives that foster revenue growth, market expansion, and service innovation.

Account Strategy Development: Build and refine account strategies that align with clients’ strategic goals, focusing on strengthening client relationships, enhancing service delivery, and improving customer satisfaction. Develop targeted plans that drive account growth and long-term client success.

M&A Research and Analysis: Conduct thorough research and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, evaluating potential opportunities and risks to inform strategic decisions. Deliver actionable recommendations that align with clients’ overall growth and transformation goals.

Continuous Market & Industry Research: Stay informed on industry trends, healthcare regulations, and emerging market opportunities to provide clients with forward-looking strategies that maintain competitive advantage

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and client stakeholders to implement strategic initiatives, providing guidance and support throughout each project phase. Facilitate collaboration between business units to ensure alignment with transformation and growth objectives.

Effective Communication of Insights: Present complex analyses and strategic recommendations to client stakeholders and senior leadership in a clear and compelling manner. Foster strong client relationships by effectively communicating the value of proposed strategies and transformation initiatives. Manage the business reporting framework to the leadership supporting the overall SGU enablement

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or MBA degree.
• Experience:5+ years in healthcare strategy, consulting, or operations. Familiarity with both payer and provider environments is a plus.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Ability to work effectively across various time zones, adapting to different countries, cultural contexts, and diverse business environments.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of healthcare systems, clinical workflows, and financial models (value-based care, fee-for-service), and data analytics tools (Excel, Tableau, SQL).
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a passion for collaboration and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in claims auditing, healthcare technology (AI, telemedicine, EHR), population health, or business development.
• Experience in strategy development for value-based care or healthcare coordination is a plus.

Our Values:

• Teamwork: We prioritize collaboration, working closely with diverse teams to achieve shared goals.
• Continuous Learning: We believe in fostering an environment that encourages growth and development, keeping pace with the future of healthcare.
• Customer-Centric Focus: We’re dedicated to understanding and meeting the needs of our customers, driving value in every interaction.

Adaptability: We lead through change, championing innovation that shapes both individual and organizational success