Bathera is a fast-growing, fully vertically integrated medical cannabis company founded in 2017. We operate across Germany, Portugal, and Australia, covering cultivation, GMP manufacturing, and distribution.
With 100+ employees globally, Bathera saw multifold growth in 2025 and is on track to triple in 2026, delivering premium medical cannabis products trusted by hundreds of thousands of patients.
The Role
As Head of HR, you will own and shape Bathera's global people agenda during a critical international scaling phase. You will work closely with founders and senior leadership to build strong culture, scalable people processes, and high-performing teams across regions.
This role blends strategy and execution in a regulated, fast-moving environment.
What You'll Do
• Lead and execute Bathera's global People & Culture strategy
• Build and strengthen a performance-driven, values-based culture
• Oversee HR operations in Portugal and abroad
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulatory frameworks
• Drive talent acquisition, employer branding, and workforce planning
• Design scalable performance, compensation & benefits frameworks
• Develop leadership, succession, and learning initiatives
• Act as trusted advisor to founders and senior leadership
What You Bring
• 5+ years in senior People / HR leadership roles in international environments
• Proven experience scaling organizations (regulated industries preferred: pharma, life sciences, biotech, medical cannabis)
• Strong understanding of Portuguese labor law
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, pragmatic mindset
• Excellent stakeholder and leadership skills
• Fluent English and Portuguese is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally
Why Join Bathera
• Senior leadership role with global impact
• High-growth, mission-driven company in a future-oriented industry
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid / remote flexibility
• Real opportunity to shape culture and leadership at scale