Manager - Business Strategy, Healthcare

ExlService Holdings, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data analytics company is seeking a Business Strategy Manager to drive growth and operational excellence. The role involves synthesizing insights, developing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience in the healthcare payment integrity industry.

Benefits

Mentoring Program

Professional Growth Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, or business analysis.
• Strong research capabilities with the ability to synthesize information.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-impact presentations and executive briefs.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA

Tools

Data Analytics

Information Technology

Job description

EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading data analytics and digital operations and solutions company. We partner with clients using a data and AI-led approach to reinvent business models, drive better business outcomes and unlock growth with speed. EXL harnesses the power of data, analytics, AI, and deep industry knowledge to transform operations for the world's leading corporations in industries including insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, media and retail, among others. EXL was founded in 1999 with the core values of innovation, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect. We are headquartered in New York and have more than 55,000 employees spanning six continents. For more information, visit http://www.exlservice.com.

About EXL Health

We leverage Human Ingenuity and domain expertise to help clients improve outcomes, optimize revenue and maximize profitability across the healthcare ecosystem. Technology, data and analytics are at the heart of our solutions. We collaborate closely with clients to transform how care is delivered, managed and paid.

EXL Health combines deep domain expertise with analytic insights and technology-enabled services to transform how care is delivered, managed, and paid. Leveraging Human Ingenuity, we collaborate with our clients to solve complex problems and enhance their performance with nimble, scalable solutions. With data on more than 260 million lives, we work with hundreds of organizations across the healthcare ecosystem.

We help payers improve member care quality and network performance, manage population risk, and optimize revenue while decreasing administrative waste and reducing health claim expenditures. We help Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) manage member drug benefits and reduce drug spending while maintaining quality. We help provider organizations proactively manage risk, improve outcomes, and optimize network performance. We provide Life Sciences companies with enriched data, insights through advanced analytics and data visualization tools to get the right treatment to the right patient at the right time.

EXL Health is looking for a Business Strategy Manager. This is a remote role within the US.

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic thinker to join our Payment Integrity Business Unit as aBusiness Strategy Manager. In this role, you will work closely with the General Manager (BU Head) and the leadership team to synthesize cross-functional information, insights from diverse business streams & generate impactful strategic recommendations. Your insights, driven by rigorous research and analysis, will fuel business growth, guide new product development, enrich marketing content and sales narratives, enhance operational efficiency, and empower informed leadership decisions.

The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the payment integrity industry, US Healthcare and a future-oriented perspective, capable of identifying and capitalizing on opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-impact presentations and executive briefs, effectively communicating insights for the leadership’s consumption.
• Assist in the development and execution of strategic initiatives that support business growth & operational excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leaders & track progress/ milestones against established timelines and budgets. Track key business performance metrics and provide analytical support to drive data-informed decisions.

Business Strategy & Research

• Formulate and implement growth-focused strategies, explore new avenues for growth within Payment Integrity business.
• 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.

Business Development & presales

• Participate in deal design & RFP solution development process. Understand the RFXs scope, EXL’s payment services capabilities & help design winning value proposition for the customer
• Help create capability /sales pitches, documents, demos, & supporting material to enable solution selling & business development activities.

Marketing Support

• Analyze market dynamics, including technological and healthcare/payment integrity landscape shifts.
• Contribute to sales and market intelligence by providing critical analysis of competitor offerings, SWOT, pricing, market share, and customer base
• Support the creation of marketing materials such as case studies, playbooks, white papers, POVs, and product videos.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field (MBA is a plus).
• 3-5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, business analysis, or a related field.
• Experience with Information Technology and data analytics domains
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and extract actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; experience creating executive-level presentations.
• Strong research capabilities with the ability to synthesize information from various sources.
• Ability to work cross functionally and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented, with strong problem solving and critical-thinking skills.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare environment.
• Collaboration and relationship-building skills to work across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with US Healthcare is a plus.
• Background in mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, or business development.

What We Offer

• EXL Health offers an exciting, fast paced, and innovative environment, which brings together a group of sharp and entrepreneurial professionals who are eager to influence business decisions.
• From your very first day, you get an opportunity to work closely with highly experienced, world class Healthcare consultants.
• You can expect to learn many aspects of businesses that our clients engage in. You will also learn effective teamwork and time-management skills - key aspects for personal and professional growth.
• We provide guidance/ coaching to every employee through our mentoring program wherein every junior level employee is assigned a senior level professional as advisors.
• Sky is the limit for our team members. The unique experiences gathered at EXL Health sets the stage for further growth and development in our company and beyond.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities
To view our total rewards offered click here —> https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits
Base Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the EXL base salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: location and experience.The base salary range listed is just one component of EXL's total compensation package for employees.Other rewards may includebonuses, as well as a Paid Time Off policy, and many region specific benefits. Please also note that the data shared through the job application will be stored and processed by EXL in accordance with the EXL Privacy Policy.
Application & Interview Impersonation Warning – Purposely impersonating another individual when applying and / or participating in an interview in order to obtain employment with EXL Service Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) for yourself or for the other individual is a crime. We have implemented measures to deter and to uncover such unlawful conduct. If the Company identifies such fraudulent conduct, it will result in, as applicable, the application being rejected, an offer (if made) being rescinded, or termination of employment as well as possible legal action against the impersonator(s).

EEO/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities
To view our total rewards offered click here —> https://www.exlservice.com/us-careers-and-benefits
Base Salary Range Disclaimer: The base salary range represents the low and high end of the EXL base salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: location and experience.The base salary range listed is just one component of EXL's total compensation package for employees.Other rewards may includebonuses, as well as a Paid Time Off policy, and many region specific benefits. Please also note that the data shared through the job application will be stored and processed by EXL in accordance with the EXL Privacy Policy.
Application & Interview Impersonation Warning – Purposely impersonating another individual when applying and / or participating in an interview in order to obtain employment with EXL Service Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) for yourself or for the other individual is a crime. We have implemented measures to deter and to uncover such unlawful conduct. If the Company identifies such fraudulent conduct, it will result in, as applicable, the application being rejected, an offer (if made) being rescinded, or termination of employment as well as possible legal action against the impersonator(s).
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