Head of Growth & Partnerships, MD Schools
Core
Own full-funnel growth for MD programs, building GTM strategy and partnerships to drive member acquisition for graduate student loans.
Role type
Head of Growth & Partnerships (MD Vertical)
Builds
A scalable growth engine for medical student financing, including campus networks, partner integrations, and conversion optimization.
Domain
Fintech / EdTech / Higher Education
Required skills
GTM strategy, partnership negotiation, campus network building, data analytics, budget management, cross-functional leadership, campaign execution, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Professional services, management consulting, investment banking, high-growth startups, owner-operator mindset, zero-to-one experience
Technologies
A/B testing, attribution modeling, CRM, email/SMS platforms, landing page builders
Responsibilities
Build and execute GTM strategy for MD programs, negotiate national deals with key organizations, activate campus-based chapters, partner with MCAT prep companies, recruit and manage campus ambassadors, talk to members directly to understand drop-off points, drive cross-functional initiatives with product and CX, manage operations and analytics including pipeline forecasting and CAC/LTV optimization, partner with senior leadership on waitlist growth.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC