Academic Relations Manager

Posted:
10/20/2025, 12:27:00 AM

Location(s):
Catalonia, Spain ⋅ Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Academic Relations Manager

Do you have excellent business knowledge?

Do you have a passion for education and health studies?

Location: Various Locations in Spain (Travel Required; home-based possible)

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and strategic Academic Relations Manager to strengthen our presence in Spanish universities focused on health education. This role is key to building long-term academic partnerships and promoting high-impact educational content that supports student learning and faculty engagement.

The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education or academic publishing, an established network within the health education community, and a strong understanding of the Spanish higher education system, including accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with faculty, deans, and decision-makers at universities and health institutions;
  • Serve as a trusted liaison between our organization and academic institutions;
  • Actively promote our educational content and digital resources to universities, highlighting their value for health studies programs;
  • Collaborate with internal teams to develop tailored presentations and promotional materials aligned with academic needs;
  • Monitor trends in health education, including curriculum changes and policy developments;
  • Provide insights to internal teams to inform content strategy and product development;
  • Foster trust and collaboration with faculty through consistent support and responsiveness;
  • Act as the primary point of contact for academic inquiries and feedback;
  • Travel across Spain to attend academic events and conduct meetings with university stakeholders;
  • Represent our organization in faculty meetings and academic forums.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Health Studies, Education, Business, or a related field;
  • Solid experience in academic relations, health education, or institutional sales;
  • Native or near-native fluency in Spanish; strong command of English required; Portuguese is a plus;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication;
  • Strong presentation and negotiation abilities;
  • Proficiency in Office tools and digital platforms, digital tools and technologies used in health education;
  • Ability to analyze feedback and data to improve academic engagement;
  • Be adaptable and have cultural sensitivity;
  • Self-motivated and goal-oriented;
  • Proactive problem-solving and strategic thinking;
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits;
  • Flexible working arrangements;
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth;
  • Access to cutting-edge educational tools and resources;
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment.

Are you passionate about transforming health education and building meaningful academic partnerships? We invite you to apply and submit CV and cover letter and be part of a mission-driven team making a real impact across Spain’s universities!

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Headquarter Location: Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Employee Count: 5001-10000

Year Founded: 1880

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Content ⋅ Content Discovery ⋅ Delivery ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Information Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Publishing