Head – Academic Partnerships

4 weeks ago

Hyderabad, India Medvarsity Full time

Job Title: Head – Academic Partnerships (Operations)

Location: Hyderabad

Experience Required: 10–15 Years



About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head our Academic Partnerships function within Operations. This individual will be responsible for driving high-impact collaborations with universities, colleges, accreditation bodies, and global education partners. The role demands a proven leader with a strong network in academia and edtech, who can structure and scale partnerships that significantly enhance our reach and learner impact.



Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the academic partnerships strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  • Build, strengthen, and scale strategic alliances with universities, higher education institutions, and accreditation bodies (India and international).
  • Lead end-to-end partnership lifecycle: prospecting, negotiation, structuring agreements, onboarding, and scaling joint programs.
  • Drive collaborations to ensure high learner adoption, accreditation compliance, and long-term program sustainability.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Sales, Marketing, Operations) to ensure seamless execution of partnership-driven initiatives.
  • Monitor and manage financial outcomes of partnerships including revenue, costs, and profitability.
  • Represent the organization at industry forums, academic councils, and networking platforms.
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team to deliver on strategic academic goals.




Key Requirements

  • Experience: 10–15 years in academic partnerships, business development, or alliances—preferably in edtech, higher education, or healthcare learning sectors.
  • Leadership Background: Prior senior role in companies such as Unacademy, Udemy, Coursera, Simplilearn, or similar edtech/start-up organizations with demonstrable success in building academic tie-ups.
  • Network: Strong existing relationships with universities, colleges, accreditation bodies, and industry councils (India & global).
  • Expertise: Deep knowledge of national & international accreditation frameworks, digital education standards, and partnership governance.
  • Business Acumen: Proven experience in managing revenue, costs, and profitability within academic partnership models.
  • Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills with the ability to influence senior academic and industry leaders.


Interested candidates can share their resumes to bhavani_gu@medvarsity.com

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