Clinical Education Lead

Our Company

At Sketchy, we’re transforming how students learn by turning complex topics into unforgettable visual journeys. Our mission? To help students master challenging material, achieve higher scores, and bring their knowledge to life through interactive cases. Through a combination of art, science, and cutting-edge technology, we enable students to learn, retain, and practice—effortlessly. The short version? We’re here to make better clinicians.

All are welcome! At Sketchy, we know a diverse and inclusive team not only makes our product better but our workplace better. Making Sketchy warmer and more inviting for everyone is at the core of our company's culture

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Clinical Education Lead to drive the creation, quality, and impact of Sketchy’s clinical content. This role serves as a key bridge between content execution and strategic oversight, supporting both the high-level vision and the day-to-day development of engaging, high-quality educational materials. Ideal candidates will have deep experience in clinical education, a passion for innovative learning methods, and the ability to manage teams and cultivate meaningful institutional partnerships.

As a Clinical Education Lead, you will take ownership of case development, support content strategy across platforms, liaise with academic and institutional partners, and lead collaborative cross-functional initiatives that support Sketchy's mission of transforming medical education through storytelling and visual learning.

Sketchy is hiring remote employees in these select US states: California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Washington!

Responsibilities:

Internal Clinical Leadership

• Serve as Sketchy’s internal clinical expert and authoritative “source of truth” for clinical accuracy, relevance, and pedagogy.
• Ensure consistency of clinical voice, rigor, and adherence to evidence-based standards across all educational materials.
• Advise product, content, marketing, and leadership teams on clinical matters, guiding decision-making with clarity and expertise.
• Offer real-time clinical consultation to cross-functional teams developing new features or educational experiences.

Content Creation and Strategy

• Lead the end-to-end creation, review, and refinement of clinical patient cases across multiple disciplines.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and instructional designers to ensure content quality, accuracy, and learner alignment.
• Use data insights, learner feedback, and trends in medical education to enhance content efficacy and engagement.
• Integrate generative AI tools and visual methodologies into content production workflows.

Strategic Implementation

• Execute and refine content strategies aligned with Sketchy’s business goals and clinical curriculum.
• Act as a cross-functional bridge between content, product, and marketing teams to deliver cohesive learning experiences.
• Identify and initiate new content opportunities based on market and learner needs.

Institutional Relationships

• Serve as a key contact for institutional partners, academic stakeholders, and external educators.
• Represent Sketchy at conferences, webinars, and meetings with potential academic collaborators.
• Contribute to business development initiatives by identifying partnership opportunities in medical education.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and guide a team of clinicians, writers, and freelance contributors through the content development lifecycle.
• Promote a collaborative team culture that fosters innovation and high performance.
• Ensure content milestones are met on time and at the highest standard of quality

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Education

• MD/DO or equivalent degree
• Clinical practice experience as a senior resident or beyond
• 5+ years experience in educational or creative fields
• 2+ years experience using large language models

Skills

• Content team management or educator mentoring
• Strong understanding of instructional design principles and learning strategies
• Experience with generative AI and enthusiasm to integrate emerging tech into education
• Comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, startup-style environment
• Passion for making medical education accessible, engaging, and unforgettable

If you don’t have 100% of the bullets listed above, that’s okay! And we really mean that—this isn’t just boilerplate. If you think you’re right for the job and you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we want to hear from you! Learn more about Sketchy’s culture at sketchy.com/careers.

Who you will work closely with

Ben Muller, Chief Content Officer

Salary Range

$150,000-$175,000

Our Perks

• Remote First - Make a difference from wherever you want to work.
• Flexible Time Off - We work smarter, not harder. No accruals, just real work-life balance.
• 100% Individual Health Coverage - We got you covered!
• Equity - From day one, you’ll have a stake in our future growth.
• 401(k) - We support your financial future with up to 5% matching.
• Team Events - Get to know the team with virtual events, monthly outings, company retreats, and more.
• Annual Work Anniversary Stipend
• Monthly Wifi & Phone Reimbursement
• Short Term & Long Term Disability

Sketchy Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, disability or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.