Job Title: Manager - Business Development & Academic Partnerships (Allied Health Centre)

Location: Chennai

Travel : 90%

About Us:

Apollo Knowledge is a strategic business vertical within the integrated Apollo Hospitals & Healthcare group, with its interests spread across the entire Healthcare Education Services spectrum. Education, Skilling, Up-skilling, Training and Workforce Services have the potential to be key drivers of healthcare by augmenting the overall healthcare delivery value chain. This is the focus of Apollo Knowledge as a company. Our campus canvas stretches far and wide into different states of India and put together we graduate over 2000 students annually - this number is set to double within next 1-2 years. With some well-established, diversified assets that exist today and some promising high-growth businesses in pipeline, Apollo Knowledge is poised to serve the ever-growing demand within key segments of healthcare both at India and internationally

Job Purpose:

This role is pivotal in driving business development for the Allied Health Centre, with a primary focus on securing and expanding strategic partnerships with universities and academic institutions. The ideal candidate will lead initiatives to identify, engage, and onboard new academic partners while supporting academic coordination to maintain high-quality delivery of Allied Health programs in line with Apollo's standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Conduct market research to identify potential academic partners and emerging trends in Allied Health education.

- Build and maintain relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs), decision-makers, and influencers in universities and colleges.

- Develop and present partnership proposals aligned with organizational objectives.

- Negotiate terms and finalize agreements, ensuring timely execution of MoUs.

- Represent Apollo at academic forums, conferences, and networking events to enhance visibility and credibility.

- Coordinate with academic partners for onboarding and compliance with Apollo's academic standards.

- Track and report progress on partnership development and academic collaboration initiatives.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

- Number of new academic partnerships established per quarter.

- Timely execution of MoUs and agreements with identified institutions.

- Revenue contribution from academic partnerships.

- Growth in geographic reach and diversity of academic partners.

- Quality and frequency of interactions with KOLs and decision-makers.

- Compliance with agreed academic standards and timelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Master's degree in Healthcare Management, Business Administration, or related field.

- 8-12 years of experience in business development, academic partnerships, or healthcare education.

- Proven track record in deal closure, stakeholder engagement, and strategic negotiations.

- Strong understanding of Allied Health programs and academic frameworks.

Skills & Competencies:

- Exceptional communication, networking, and negotiation skills.

- Ability to conduct market research and translate insights into actionable strategies.

- Strategic thinking with a results-driven approach.

- Familiarity with regulatory and accreditation requirements in healthcare education.