Healthcare Innovation Advisor — HiWoxAbout HiWox

HiWox is building a personalised wellness intelligence ecosystem across 9 dimensions — physical, emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual, occupational, environmental, financial, and sexual & reproductive wellness.

We combine structured data collection, healthcare and wellness science, rule-based intelligence, explainable recommendations and technology to build a scalable Healthcare Operating System.

Role

Healthcare Innovation Advisor

Engagement

- Equity-based founding team opportunity
- Part-time: 20–25 hours/week
- Remote / Hybrid
- Long-term strategic role
- No fixed salary at the current stage until funding and revenue stabilisation

Key Responsibilities
- Healthcare Innovation Strategy — Advise the founders on emerging opportunities across healthcare, wellness, preventive health, digital health and HealthTech.
- Innovation & R&D; — Identify new healthcare technologies, scientific developments, assessment methodologies, devices, diagnostics, data systems and digital solutions that can strengthen HiWox.
- Healthcare Ecosystem Mapping — Identify relevant hospitals, clinics, healthcare professionals, research institutions, universities, technology companies, device manufacturers and innovation organisations.
- Technology & Solution Scouting — Research and evaluate emerging healthcare technologies, wearables, medical devices, sensors, AI applications, diagnostics and digital health platforms.
- Strategic Partnerships — Facilitate introductions and partnerships with healthcare institutions, technology providers, researchers, medical professionals and other strategic organisations.
- Healthcare Research Network — Help build a strong network of healthcare scientists, researchers, clinicians, institutions and innovation leaders who can contribute to HiWox's R&D; and validation.
- Innovation Validation — Help evaluate whether new healthcare concepts,



technologies and solutions are scientifically credible, practically useful, scalable and commercially viable.
- Product & R&D; Collaboration — Work with HiWox's Healthcare Scientists, Data Scientists, Product Owners, Device Experts and Wellness Consultants to convert healthcare innovations into practical product capabilities.
- IP & Competitive Advantage — Identify opportunities for proprietary methodologies, technologies, processes, data systems and intellectual property that can create long-term competitive advantage.
- Government & Funding Opportunities — Identify relevant healthcare innovation schemes, grants, R&D; programs, incubation opportunities and institutional support available through government and other organisations.
- Market & Industry Intelligence — Track developments in preventive healthcare, digital health, personalised wellness, healthcare devices, diagnostics and HealthTech and translate them into actionable opportunities.
- Commercialisation & Scaling — Advise on how promising healthcare innovations can move from research and validation into pilots, partnerships, products and scalable commercial applications.
- Founder Advisory — Provide strategic guidance on healthcare innovation priorities, technology selection, partnerships, risks and long-term positioning.

Ideal Candidate
- 8+ years of experience in healthcare, HealthTech, healthcare innovation, medical technology, clinical research, digital health or a related field
- Strong understanding of the Indian healthcare ecosystem
- Experience with healthcare innovation, R&D;, technology evaluation or product development




- Strong network among healthcare professionals, hospitals, research institutions, universities, startups or technology companies
- Experience developing strategic partnerships or research collaborations
- Understanding of healthcare technology, medical devices, diagnostics, AI/ML or digital health is highly valuable
- Knowledge of healthcare regulations, validation and commercialisation is an advantage
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to identify practical innovation opportunities
- Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to contribute at an early-stage company

Key Outcome The primary objective of this role is to help HiWox build a strong Healthcare Innovation & R&D; ecosystem by connecting the company with the right healthcare experts, institutions, technologies, research capabilities, partnerships and innovation opportunities. The advisor should help HiWox move beyond simply building a wellness platform and develop genuine healthcare innovation, scientific credibility and long-term technological differentiation.

Equity-Based Founding Chance

This is an ownership-oriented role, not a conventional salaried advisory position.

Equity Will Be Considered Based On

- Healthcare expertise and experience
- Strategic contribution
- Industry network and relationships
- Responsibility and ownership
- Time commitment
- Partnerships and opportunities generated
- Long-term involvement
- Tangible impact on HiWox's innovation and growth

Core founding team members will follow a structured vesting arrangement, typically over 5 years. If you are primarily looking for a fixed-salary position, this opportunity may not be suitable at the current stage. If you are interested in helping build a differentiated healthcare innovation company and taking long-term ownership in its growth, we would be happy to discuss the opportunity.

Skills: technology,healthcare,innovation

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