Job offer : Country Director Portugal

As Country Director, you will hold end-to-end responsibility for the Portuguese market, driving both local strategy and day-to-day execution to scale the business while guaranteeing academic excellence.

Your main responsibilities will include

• Full P&L & Operational Management:

  • Driving complete ownership of the local P&L, budget definition, and EBITDA targets.

  • Structuring and optimizing operational processes to support scalable and sustainable growth.

• Proprietary Degrees & Academic Portfolio (Healthcare):

  • Leading the landing, adaptation, and commercial development of European proprietary degrees (títulos propios) and specialized postgraduate programs in healthcare.

  • Overseeing portfolio development in key areas such as Aesthetic Medicine, Osteopathy, and intensive preparation for the PNA (Prova Nacional de Acesso).

  • Ensuring full compliance with Portuguese academic regulations and maintaining strategic relations with regulatory bodies and healthcare institutions.

• Digital Transformation & Innovation:

  • Driving operational digitization, process automation, and AI integration to maximize operational efficiency and scalability.

• Team Leadership & Operational Excellence:

  • Leading and coordinating the team dedicated to Portugal.

  • Fostering a high-performance culture centered on Academic Excellence and a Student-Centric approach.

• Experience

  • Minimum of 5–8 years of leadership experience within Private Higher Education (universities, business schools, or specialized healthcare training institutions).

  • Proven expertise in managing, launching, and commercializing proprietary degrees and private postgraduate education.

  • Successful track record in organizations operating across the Spain–Portugal axis (Spanish institutions expanded into Portugal), with deep understanding of degree adaptations and cross-border alignment.

  • Demonstrated experience in full P&L and EBITDA management.

• Languages

• Fluency in Portuguese and Spanish is required; professional proficiency in English is highly valuable.

• Competences

  • Entrepreneurial & Startup Mindset: Agile, analytical, and strongly focused on process automation, AI adoption, and continuous optimization.

  • Resilience & High Execution Drive: Ability to structure complex operations, solve problems autonomously, and thrive under pressure in a high-velocity environment.

  • Student-Centric Vision: Uncompromising commitment to quality, student satisfaction, and academic rigour within the healthcare sector.