Deputy Manager - Business Development & Strategic Initiatives

Title: Deputy Manager | Company: CTSI

Reporting to: Head -BD & Strategic Initiatives | Department: BD & Strategic Initiatives

Job Purpose:
Drive business development and strategic growth initiatives by supporting market expansion, opportunity assessment, research, analytics, and stakeholder engagement. The role will work closely with senior leadership to identify new business opportunities, evaluate market potential, develop commercially viable business cases, and execute strategic initiatives that contribute to the organization's growth.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support the expansion of oncology services by identifying and evaluating opportunities to establish new oncology units across India.
• Manage the deal lifecycle, from lead identification and market mapping to agreement execution.
• Conduct market assessment to identify potential hospitals, healthcare providers, and strategic partners in target geographies.
• Conduct primary and secondary market research to assess market attractiveness, competitive dynamics, customer demand, feasibility and industry trends.
• Prepare opportunity assessment reports and executive presentations to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop commercially viable business plans, financial models, and investment proposals in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Initiate engagement with prospective partners, qualify opportunities, and coordinate introductory discussions with senior leadership.
• Support site visits and conduct on-ground assessments to evaluate market potential, infrastructure, competitive landscape, and operational feasibility.
• Perform data mining and business analytics to evaluate financial performance, operational KPIs, and business trends.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Projects, IT, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams for successful and timely project execution.
• Prepare, maintain, and update organization-wide databases, business trackers, strategic dashboards in collaboration with Finance teams, and leadership presentations.

Candidate Requirements:

Experience: 47 years of relevant experience, including 2–3 years in healthcare strategy, business development, healthcare analytics, consulting, or deals.

Qualification: MBA/PGDM or equivalent postgraduate degree in Management.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge & Skills:

• Understanding of healthcare strategy, market expansion, and deal execution.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling, and business planning skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and commercial acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Adaptable, proactive, and results-oriented.