Global Healthcare Leadership for CXOs

  • One-of-a-kind CXO programme with live online learning from XLRI and Sorbonne Business School faculty
  • Network with healthcare leaders and CXOs during the 5-day campus immersion at XLRI
  • Gain XLRI Executive Education Alumni Status
  • Gain a global perspective on key healthcare leadership topics managing stakeholders, corporate governance and more
Work Experience

Application deadline: Invalid liquid data | App fee: INR 3000 + GST

Programme Overview

Global Healthcare Leadership Programme for CXOs from XLRI in collaboration with Sorbonne Business School is designed for senior and emerging executives. This one-of-a-kind programme offers deep insights into healthcare policy, financial management, quality improvement, and technology strategy.

Sessions with experts from XLRI will help healthcare professionals hone critical leadership skills, such as change management, culture stewardship, diversity, and boardroom dynamics. Learners will gain a global perspective on key topics such as managing stakeholders, corporate governance and managing diversity, amongst others, through live online sessions by globally renowned Sorbonne Business School experts.

The collaboration of these top B-schools will help participants drive transformation and lead the future of healthcare with strategic vision and influence.

$ 638 B

The estimated size of India’s healthcare market by 2025.
Source: India Brand Equity Foundation 2024

$ 10.93 B

Allocated to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) in the 2024-25 Union Budget
Source: India Brand Equity Foundation 2024

Programme Structure

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Learn from Modern Healthcare Leaders

Sorbonne Business School

  • Global Prestige & Legacy: Part of Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, consistently ranked among the top 100 global institutions for business education.

  • Global-Local Integration: Merges international business strategy with healthcare leadership tailored to both developed and emerging markets.

  • Paris to India, Without Relocation: Earn a globally recognised certification from Sorbonne—delivered live-online exclusively for senior healthcare professionals.

XLRI Center for Healthcare Management

  • India-Focused Healthcare Leadership: XLRI Center for Healthcare Management designes its programs specifically for India’s complex healthcare ecosystem, spanning hospitals, health-tech, pharma, insurance, and policy.

  • Top-Ranked, Globally Accredited: XLRI is among India’s top 10 B-Schools (NIRF #9, 2024) with AACSB and AMBA accreditation

  • The Center for Healthcare Management is dedicated to addressing India’s healthcare challenges through policy-oriented research, skill development, and fostering leaders who support the nation’s goals of inclusiveness and sustainable health systems.

Programme Highlights – XLRI

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100% live online sessions by XLRI and Sorbonne faculty

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Gain XLRI Executive Education Alumni Status

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Capstone project guided by renowned XLRI faculty

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5-day campus immersion (XLRI campus)

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Unique modules in vision building, technology strategy, and financial performance

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Hands-on business simulations for an in-depth learning experience

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Insights from industry experts including executive coaching

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Networking opportunity with seasoned peers across industries and regions

Programme Highlights - Sorbonne Business School

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Learn live online from globally renowned Sorbonne Business School faculty

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Get global perspectives and insights from experienced educators

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Learn higher-order CXO skills such as navigating crisis and boardroom dynamics among others

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Earn a certificate from a globally renowned B-School

About Sorbonne Business School

About Sorbonne Business School

  • Sorbonne Business School is associated with the University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne in order to deliver internationally recognised degrees and share its humanistic values: equal opportunities and making success accessible to all. Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University combines having a long and illustrious heritage going back to the college founded by Robert de Sorbon in the 13th century with an innovative multidisciplinary mission.

  • The University of Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne is located across 25 sites in the Paris region, and is also open to the world and Europe, as part of the Una Europa alliance with 11 other institutions.

  • Sorbonne Business School is an institution specialised in Management and Business sciences since 1956. Research and training are its core activities offering degree-granting programs to Executives and young Professionals.

  • The Sorbonne Business School provides high-level research, training, and offers a well-recognised degree-granting programme to Executives and Young Professionals.

Who Is This Program For?

  • Clinicians and Medical Practitioners: Senior doctors, surgeons, and medical professionals aspiring to transition into hospital leadership, medical directorships, or executive healthcare roles.

  • Healthcare Leaders: Experienced professionals responsible for managing healthcare delivery, hospital operations, clinical services, or health system strategy, including those in leadership roles across hospital and healthcare institutions.

  • Healthcare Entrepreneurs and Innovators: Founders, consultants, and leaders within the healthcare space striving to scale impact and lead disruptive innovation.

Note: The programme also welcomes senior professionals from allied sectors such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, diagnostics, or healthcare insurance who seek to deepen their leadership, business, and policy acumen.

Programme Modules - Led by XLRI Faculty

Programme Module - Led by Sorbonne Business School Faculty

Note:

  • Programme modules, sub-modules, assignments, quizzes & case studies are subject to change at the discretion of the faculty.

  • Some sessions with faculty and/or industry experts could be rescheduled at a different time, in case of exceptional circumstances.

  • The above sequence is tentative and may be subject to change. The list of case studies is tentative and broad. We may either select a few case studies from among these or use different ones altogether if we find better case studies.

  • *The pre-programme module is pre-recorded content.

Key Takeaways

To help participants evolve into well-rounded, future-fit healthcare leaders, our programme is designed with diverse learning outcomes, all mapped to 5 healthcare CXO capabilities:

1. Strategy Mastery for Healthcare Leadership

Craft winning strategies to lead through healthcare challenges. Master market analysis and competitive positioning for lasting success.

2. Operational Excellence and Leading with Precision

Master operations, risk management, negotiation skills, and healthcare regulations to execute flawlessly and minimise risks.

3. Driving Healthcare Forward with Technology and Innovation

Leverage technology and AI to fuel innovation, enhance operations and improve patient care.

4. Transformational Leadership and Cultural Influence

Lead change with purpose, foster diversity, and shape culture while mastering boardroom dynamics.

5. Governance Excellence and Stakeholder Empowerment 

Navigate governance, foster stakeholder trust, and ensure regulatory compliance with integrity.

Gain the XLRI Advantage

#9

Top B-schools in India
Source: NIRF Ranking 2024

#1

Top private B-schools in India
Source: IIRF Ranking 2024

#1

Top private B-schools in India
Source: Outlook ICAR Ranking 2023

XLRI Executive Education Alumni Benefits

Upon completion of the programme, participants will receive the prestigious XLRI Executive Education Alumni Status. The benefits include:

  • Receipt of all XLRI programme brochures and newsletters along with details of souvenirs available with MDP Office

  • Lifelong access to a network of distinguished XLRI Executive Alumni

  • Access to the XLRI Campus Library (on-site access)

  • 10% discount in fee for any additional programme (Open programme, Online) at XLRI

  • 10% group discount on the fee for reference of participants (minimum group of five)

Note: The Executive Alumni benefits are subject to the discretion of XLRI.

Hands-on Learning: Capstone Project

Hands-on Learning: Capstone Project

No programme is a success unless one can apply what they have learnt. To that effect, this hands-on capstone project enables participants to assimilate their learnings from the theoretical concepts in the modules within the framework of real-world business challenges, under the guidance of experienced XLRI faculty.

Real-World Case Studies

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Health-Tech Strategy at KG Hospital

Discover how focused observation and data-driven prioritization can transform patient experience and hospital performance.

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Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals: The Next Steps for Growth

Analyze growth strategies and clinical integration challenges in delivering value-based, integrated tertiary care in emerging markets.

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Financial Distress Analysis – Dr. Reddy’s & Poly Medicure

Apply financial models to detect early distress signals and assess valuation drivers in pharma and medical device sectors.

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NationWide Primary Healthcare Services: Evolving Business Model

Examine how startups adapt and scale organized primary healthcare models amid market challenges and financial trade-offs.

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Health-Tech Strategy at KG Hospital: Tech Strategy Design and Implementation

See how hospitals design scalable technology strategies balancing internal needs and vendor solutions for effective health-tech adoption.

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Ferrer: AI and Digital Transformation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Understand digital transformation driven by crises, enabling AI-powered innovation and enhanced commercial operations.

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Board of Directors of Medtronic, Inc.

Study governance strategies that manage leadership transitions and maintain board effectiveness during organizational growth.

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Hikma Pharmaceuticals Governance Journey

Explore governance evolution from family-led to public company, balancing entrepreneurial culture with global standards.

Note: The case study topics are indicative. Faculty can change the topics as per their discretion.

Additional Cases for Hands-on Learning

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Programme Directors - XLRI

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Dr. Munish Kumar Thakur

Dean (Academics), XLRI Delhi-NCR and Faculty of Strategy

Dr. Thakur is currently the Dean (Academics) of XLRI Delhi-NCR Campus. He is part of the Strategic Management Area at XLRI and holds expertise in several domains, including St...

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Professor Santosh Sangem

Faculty of Finance, XLRI

Dr. Santosh Sangem has been associated with XLRI Jamshedpur for the last 15 years. He has provided corporate training and consultancy for reputed organizations in both the pri...

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Dr. Rajeev Sharma

Faculty of Information Systems, XLRI

Dr. Sharma is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in strategy, innovation, and digital transformation. Over his career, he has held leadership roles acro...

Note: Programme Directors/faculty might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be shared closer to the programme start date.

Faculty - Sorbonne Business School

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Dr. Eric Lamarque

Director, Sorbonne Business School

Dr. Eric Lamarque is a Full Professor at the University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne and serves as the Dean of the Sorbonne Business School. His expertise lies in strategic ma...

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Dr. Karim Zinaï

Founder and President, Almedys Life and the Institut de l'Innovation Santé - Paris

Dr. Karim Zinaï is a medical doctor. He has held executive positions in the pharmaceutical industry, gaining extensive experience in strategic and operational health managemen...

Note: Programme Directors/faculty might change due to unavoidable circumstances, and revised details will be shared closer to the programme start date.

Programme Certificate - Dual Certification

Participants will be awarded a completion certificate from XLRI on completing all evaluation components, including the capstone project and maintaining a minimum attendance of 75%. XLRI shall carry out the examination and evaluation required for certification. XLRI and Sorbonne will directly award a certificate to participants who complete the programme successfully.

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Sorbonne Cert

Note:

  • The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate.

  • XLRI VIL reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.

FAQs

The Learning Experience

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A dedicated program support team is available 7 days a week to answer questions about the learning platform, technical issues, or anything else that may affect your learning experience.

Programme Module - Led by Sorbonne Business School Faculty

Note:

  • Programme modules, sub-modules, assignments, quizzes & case studies are subject to change at the discretion of the faculty.

  • Some sessions with faculty and/or industry experts could be rescheduled at a different time, in case of exceptional circumstances.

  • The above sequence is tentative and may be subject to change. The list of case studies is tentative and broad. We may either select a few case studies from among these or use different ones altogether if we find better case studies.

  • *The pre-programme module is pre-recorded content.

Early registrations are encouraged. Seats fill up quickly!

Flexible payment options available.

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