India’s healthcare industry is rapidly evolving. Once valued at US$110 billion in 2016, it's on track to soar to US$638 billion by 2025. Employing over 7.5 million professionals, this sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation. In this shifting landscape, healthcare CXOs are tasked with navigating complexity and seizing emerging opportunities. XLRI's Global Healthcare Leadership for CXOs programme equips leaders to meet these challenges head-on. 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. This 8-month high-impact programme, delivered via live online sessions from eminent XLRI faculty, will help healthcare professionals hone critical leadership skills, such as change management, culture stewardship, diversity, and boardroom dynamics. Participants will also 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 faculty. The collaboration of these top B-schools will help participants drive transformation and lead the future of healthcare with strategic vision and influence.
*Note: The number of hours may change/vary as per XLRI’s discretion.
100% live online sessions by XLRI and Sorbonne faculty
Gain XLRI Executive Education Alumni Status
Capstone project guided by renowned XLRI faculty
9-day campus immersion across two visits (XLRI campus)
Unique modules in vision building, technology strategy, and financial performance
Hands-on business simulations for an in-depth learning experience
Insights from industry experts including executive coaching
Networking opportunity with seasoned peers across industries and regions
Learn live online from globally renowned Sorbonne Business School faculty
Get global perspectives and insights from experienced educators
Learn higher-order CXO skills such as navigating crisis and boardroom dynamics among others
Earn a certificate from a globally renowned B-School
Senior Healthcare Executives: C-Suite leaders and other Senior Executives currently holding top leadership positions within healthcare organisations.
Emerging Healthcare Leaders: Directors, Vice Presidents, Senior Managers, and mid-level professionals aspiring to transition into C-suite positions, seeking to enhance their leadership skills and strategic acumen.
Healthcare Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Academics: Visionaries leading healthcare startups, contributing to the advancement of healthcare knowledge, introducing innovative products, and disrupting traditional models with new approaches.
Consultants, Industry Advisors and Policy Makers: Experts providing strategic consultations, regulatory and advisory services, including management consultants, healthcare advisors and policymakers shaping the landscape of healthcare policy.
Allied Healthcare Professionals: Individuals from sectors like pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and healthcare IT, seeking comprehensive leadership and management insights.
Eligibility:
Graduate/Diploma Holder (10+2+3) or Postgraduate from a recognised University.
Minimum of 15 years of work experience as on 28 June 2025.
Doctors, Owners of Clinic / Hospital or Senior Executive like Directors at a Hospital / Medical organisation with 10 years of work experience can also apply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
Professor of Marketing, Sorbonne Business School
Dr. Ouidade Sabri is a renowned Professor of Marketing at the Sorbonne Business School, University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, where she also serves as the co-director of th...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Note:
The certificate shown above is for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact prototype of the actual certificate.
Sorbonne Business School reserves the right to change the certificate and specifications without notice.
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