academy director int-0432

Intellectica is recruiting a meticulous Academy Director on behalf of its Client, a leading European Healthcare Group, headquartered in Greece with expanding operations across the wider Balkans, Cyprus and Egypt. As part of its strategic growth, the Group is establishing a new Medical Academy, designed to advance medical education, professional training, and cross-border collaboration across Europe and the Middle East. Reporting directly to the Group’s Executive Leadership, this newly created role combines strategic academic direction with hands-on program development and delivery, offering a unique opportunity to shape the foundation of an international health education institution.

Key activities and responsibilities of this role include:

• Design and implement the academic and training strategy of the new Medical Academy

• Develop and coordinate medical education programs for healthcare professionals, in collaboration with physicians and academic trainers

• Represent the organization in European academic networks and EU-funded programs (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, EU4Health)

• Build partnerships with universities, hospitals, and medical associations across Europe, the Balkans, and the Middle East

• Supervise a network of trainers and medical professionals, ensuring alignment with European academic and clinical standards

• Travel regularly to Cyprus, Egypt, and other regional locations to lead and oversee on-site training activities

• Oversee academic governance, certification frameworks, and quality assurance processes

• Manage reporting, budgeting, and project submissions related to European training and education programs

• Represent the Academy at conferences, workshops, and institutional collaborations

• Any other task that may be required from time to time

Professional experience & qualifications of a successful candidate:

• PhD or MPhil in a health-related, biomedical, or education field, preferably from a recognized institution

• Proven experience in academic program management, EU-funded projects, or international medical education

• Strong understanding of European education, research, and training frameworks (Erasmus+, Horizon Europe, EU4Health)

• Experience leading cross-functional or multicultural academic initiatives

• Excellent command of Greek and English; knowledge of Arabic is a plus

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently between Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, and other regional sites

 Core competencies of a successful candidate:

• Academically credible with a global and intercultural mindset

• Hands-on leader, capable of both strategic planning and operational execution

• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills

• Excellent project management and stakeholder coordination ability

• Culturally adaptable and collaborative across diverse teams

• Strategic thinker with a passion for education, healthcare, and impact

• Professional integrity, accountability, and commitment to excellence