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Navigating the Heartbeat of Healthcare — practical insights into modern healthcare supply chain management, from strategic procurement to resilient, data-driven operations.
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I'm Dr. Neeraj Kumar Dhabhai — transforming healthcare through strategic supply chain leadership, digital innovation, and operational excellence. With nearly two decades across India's leading healthcare organizations, I help build future-ready healthcare ecosystems by combining technology, commercial strategy, and patient-centric innovation.
Professional Overview
With over 19 years of leadership experience in healthcare supply chain, procurement, commercial strategy, hospital infrastructure, and digital transformation, I have successfully led large-scale strategic initiatives across greenfield hospitals, acquisitions, retail healthcare, and enterprise-wide digital transformation.
My expertise spans strategic procurement, CAPEX planning, supply chain optimization, healthcare commercialization, business expansion, AI-driven operations, and organizational transformation. Throughout my career, my focus has remained on creating sustainable value through innovation, operational excellence, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Highlights
Experience & Affiliations
From pharmacy operations to the boardroom — nearly two decades of building supply chain and commercial excellence at India's premier healthcare institutions.
Leading supply chain and commercial strategy for one of India's premier pediatric hospital networks. Spearheaded negotiations for 11 civil & infrastructure projects worth ₹2,000+ Cr and 3 acquisition deals; drove SCM digitalization with RPA, BI dashboards and digital auctions; launched new revenue verticals — Butterfly Essentials, Rainbow Shield & AVON.
Centralized procurement across a global hospital network with a central formulary; delivered ₹10 Cr cumulative savings across 6 hospital units and ₹4.4 Cr expense reduction through asset redeployment and pay-per-use equipment models.
Orchestrated material and staffing plans for 18 oncology centers and 2 multispecialty hospitals; drove cost-improvement initiatives increasing savings by 3% annually and secured FDA, FSSAI and regulatory licenses.
Optimized SCM operations with efficient inventory management, cutting holding costs by 5.5%; partnered with finance on annual supply chain budgets and reduced delivery lead times.
Led pharma & consumables procurement and formulary recommendations, optimizing spend by 4%; reduced overall expenses by ₹1.2 Cr and improved patient indent turnaround times.
Where the journey began — optimized pharmacy inventory saving ₹0.50 Cr through scientific forecasting and ROL, and automated records and communications to improve patient flow.
Industry Affiliations
Contributing to policy, professional standards, and the advancement of pharmacy practice across India.
Leading the council's agenda to strengthen, standardize, and modernize healthcare supply chain practices nationwide.
Published Author
Through my writing, I aim to bridge the gap between technology, healthcare operations, and leadership — sharing practical strategies for the future of healthcare.
Navigating the Heartbeat of Healthcare — practical insights into modern healthcare supply chain management, from strategic procurement to resilient, data-driven operations.
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Transforming Patient Safety Through AI in Indian Healthcare — exploring AI-driven clinical decision-making and digital healthcare innovation.
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Served 3 years as SCM Visiting Faculty at IIM Nagpur, sharing real-world supply chain expertise with students and professionals in healthcare management programs.
Regular speaker on healthcare strategy, AI-enabled operations, and the future of supply chain across industry platforms.
Publishing perspectives that connect technology, commercial strategy, and patient-centric innovation for a future-ready ecosystem.
Let's Connect
Whether you're exploring healthcare transformation, supply chain strategy, or digital innovation — I'd be glad to hear from you.