EXL is looking for Vice President, Life Science Industry Solutions & Innovation in Washington, DC. This local job opportunity with ID 3648155755 is live since 2026-04-23 14:13:50.

Vice President, Life Sciences Industry Solutions & Innovation

EXL 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Qualifications

• 12+ 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