About This Job
Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Limited
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing,Pharmaceutical Manufacturing,Hospitals and Health Care
Job Description
Job Purpose
To lead, standardize, and scale cardiac sciences programs across the Apollo Hospitals network by integrating clinical excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic growth initiatives, while ensuring optimal patient outcomes and financial performance.
- Key Result Areas (KRAs)
- Program Strategy & Growth
Develop and execute national strategy for Cardiac SciencesEstablish and Advance Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across key geographiesScale advanced cardiac programs (TAVR, LVAD, complex PCI, EP programs, MICS and Robotics)Drive network-wide growth in cardiac volumes and case complexity
- Clinical Governance & Outcomes
Standardize evidence-based clinical protocols across all unitsMonitor and improve:Mortality and complication ratesDoor-to-balloon time (STEMI care)Readmission ratesImplement national cardiac outcomes registry and benchmarking
Drive efficiency across cath labs, cardiac OTs, and ICUsOptimize:Cath lab utilizationOT utilization (CTVS)Average Length of Stay (ALOS)Ensure adherence to defined clinical pathways and protocols
Improve contribution margins across cardiac proceduresEnsure package adherence and reduce revenue leakageEnhance revenue per cath lab / OT
- Cardiac Implant & Device Program
Lead national strategy for:Coronary stents, Structural heart devices, Electrophysiology devicesEstablish vendor partnerships and contracting frameworksEvaluate and introduce new technologies
Align internal stakeholders: Interventional Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, CTVS SurgeonsBuild strong engagement with: External referring cardiologists, Industry partners and device companiesPromote Heart Team approach for complex casesCardiac Advisory Council
Strengthen hub-and-spoke referral networksBuild regional cardiac clusters across IndiaIncrease cross-referrals within Apollo network
Drive continuous quality improvement initiativesSupport audit readiness and accreditation processes
- Training & Capability Building
Develop fellowship and training programsConduct CMEs, workshops, and simulation-based trainingBuild leadership pipeline in cardiac sciences
- Digital & Innovation Initiatives
Implement cardiac registries and performance dashboardsEnable tele-cardiology and remote monitoring solutionsSupport adoption of AI-driven clinical decision tools
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Growth in cardiac volumes (%)Cath lab & OT utilization (%)Risk-adjusted mortality and complication ratesImplant cost per caseContribution margin per procedureAverage Length of Stay (ALOS)Readmission rates (30-day)Referral inflow (internal & external)Number of advanced procedures (TAVR, LVAD, EP)
- Qualifications & Experience
10+ years in cardiac sciences
Minimum 5 years in program leadership / multi-unit / multi-facility management
Experience In
High-volume tertiary/quaternary hospitalsCardiac implant programs and cath lab operationsExposure to Indian healthcare ecosystem (mandatory)International exposure (preferred)
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