Managing Director International Scale-Up (f/m/x)

Managing Director International Scale-Up (f/m/x)Build and Scale a Global Education & Healthcare VentureLocation: Vienna or hybrid in major German citiesAbout the VentureIncubated by our client’s international education group and operating as a stand-alone subsidiary, our client is building a next-generation platform at the intersection of education, healthcare staffing, and global talent mobility.Our client’s mission is to sustainably address the long-term healthcare worker shortage in the DACH region while expanding access to high-quality healthcare education programs in key source markets — including some of the world’s most important hubs for health talent and training.The approach combinesCross-border healthcare education partnershipsEthical and long-term talent mobilityDeep healthcare system integrationRobust operational, cultural, and legal onboarding pathwaysTo accelerate growth and prepare for a Series A financing round, we are now seeking a senior executive to lead the international scale-up.Your MissionAs Managing Director International Scale-Up, you will build the company across three critical dimensions:Establish and Scale the DACH BusinessLaunch and expand operations across Germany and AustriaBuild a strong commercial presence with hospitals, care institutions, and healthcare networksActively shape and execute a PR strategy and foster relationships with regional governments and public entitiesShape market strategy, pricing, commercial operations, and unit economicsDevelop International University PartnershipsIdentify, onboard, and integrate universities implementing the programBuild long-term academic partnerships and ensure program qualityEstablish scalable education-to-employment pipelinesPrepare the Organization for Series ABuild investor-ready operations, governance frameworks, and KPIsStrengthen cross-border supply chain resilienceEstablish scalable processes across recognition, onboarding, and integrationEnsure compliance and ethical recruitment standards across all marketsYour ResponsibilitiesCommercial & Market Leadership (DACH)Develop and execute the DACH go-to-market strategyAcquire and manage key healthcare clientsBuild the brand across the regionFull responsibility for budgeting, P&L, and commercial performanceLegal representationGlobal Partnerships & Education EcosystemBuild and expand a global network of universities (initial focus: Asia and North Africa)Negotiate partnership agreements and academic collaboration frameworksEnsure alignment with EU healthcare needsCreate scalable pathways from education to employmentOperational Excellence & Process ScalingOversee visa, recognition, and onboarding processes across bordersBuild and refine operational and compliance frameworksDrive continuous improvement across all international workflowsEstablish and supervise backbone IT platform strategyStrategic Leadership & Series A PreparationCo-create the long-term business plan and investment narrativeDesign KPIs, governance structures, and investor reportingServe as a strategic partner to the founderYour ProfileCore ExperienceProven track record in scaling international operations or venturesBackground in healthcare, education, staffing, international partnerships, or global mobility (one of these is sufficient)Strong exposure to international environments, ideally including Asia or LATAMHaving accompanied or supervised ERP and CRM implementations is a plusSkills & CompetenciesEntrepreneurial, hands-on builder mentalityStrong commercial acumen and demonstrated impact on revenue or partnershipsExcellent stakeholder management across culturesAbility to navigate legal frameworks in recognition, migration, and complianceStrong strategic, analytical, and operational capabilitiesLanguagesGerman (C1/C2) and English (excellent) requiredSpanish, French, Hindi and/or Tagalog are strong plusesWhat You Can ExpectFounding-level responsibility in a cross-border, high-impact ventureDirect influence on shaping European healthcare and global education pathwaysOpportunity to build a unique international academic and commercial ecosystemFull entrepreneurial freedom with the support of an experienced international leadership teamAttractive compensation with long-term equity upsideThis is not just another job.It’s a rare opportunity to build something meaningful, combining global mobility, healthcare innovation, and social impact in one ambitious venture.