Business Lead

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Head to lead and own the end-to-end P&L responsibility for the organization/unit. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the hospital and healthcare industry, with proven expertise in driving revenue growth, operational efficiency, and profitability while ensuring high standards of patient care and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & P&L Ownership

• Own complete P&L responsibility — revenue, cost management, EBITDA, and profitability targets
• Develop and execute business strategy aligned with organizational growth objectives
• Drive annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Monitor key financial metrics and take corrective action to meet business targets
  
  

Business Growth & Revenue

• Identify new growth opportunities — service line expansion, new centers/facilities, partnerships
• Drive patient volume growth, payer mix optimization, and revenue diversification
• Build and strengthen relationships with referring doctors, corporate tie-ups, insurance providers, and TPAs
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and healthcare industry developments
  
  

Operations Management

• Oversee day-to-day hospital/healthcare operations across departments (clinical, non-clinical, support services)
• Ensure operational efficiency, cost optimization, and resource utilization
• Drive process improvements to enhance patient experience and service delivery
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards (NABH/JCI), and quality protocols
  
  

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional teams (clinical operations, medical staff coordination, finance, marketing, HR)
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and patient-centric outcomes
• Collaborate closely with medical directors, department heads, and clinical leadership
  
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as key liaison with the Board/Leadership team on business performance
• Manage relationships with vendors, government bodies, insurance companies, and healthcare partners
• Represent the organization in industry forums, conferences, and strategic partnerships
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• MBA/PGDM (Healthcare Management, Hospital Administration, or General Management preferred)
• 12-18 years of experience, with at least 5+ years in a P&L ownership role within hospital/healthcare industry
• Strong understanding of healthcare business models, hospital operations, and regulatory landscape (NABH, clinical establishment act, insurance/TPA ecosystem)
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and profitability
• Strong financial acumen — budgeting, forecasting, cost control, EBITDA management
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
• Experience in strategic planning, business development, and operational excellence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  
  

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in oncology, multi-specialty hospitals, diagnostic chains, or healthcare delivery networks
• Experience managing multi-location/multi-unit operations is a plus