Manager AO Davos Courses

Short description:

AO Davos Courses is the flagship event of the AO which contributes since more than 60 years to the AO’s mission by being the global #1 opportunity for HCPs to experience highly innovative and trusted, quality learning and teaching, build relations and exchange knowledge and all based on an operationally & financially sustainable model. It is the second largest event in Davos after the WEF and hold 2 weeks in December each year.

We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate person with entrepreneurial attitude to join us.

This newly created role includes the following areas of responsibility: 

• End-to-end delivery of the AO flagship event
• Alignment with key internal and external stakeholders
• Management of partnerships, sponsorships & exhibitors 
• Execution of all the activities taking place during the event being in touch with respective team leads and AO-wide point of contact
• AO Davos Courses budget and forecast (planning and controlling)
• Standard reporting within existing AO financial tools and guidelines
• Business plan creation and development with relevant key representatives
• Evaluation of past AO Davos Courses development of opportunities
• Implementation of event marketing and outreach activities
• Adherence to MedTech and AO regulations and compliance standards

To master this challenge, you have

Education:

• BSc or MSc in Business Administration, project management, business innovation or similar Job experience
• Minimum 5 years of project and event management 
• Proven people management experience or relevant leadership experience
• Proven experience in managing internal and external relations and experience in effective network development
• Experience in medical events/course organization would be an advantage

Key skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently
• Excellent management skills with proven ability to plan and manage multiple projects and activities, in-depth un-derstanding of project and event management concepts
• Strong communication skills 
• Reliable, proactive and solution orientated attitude whilst being highly organized and structured
• Having a strong business and financial understanding, including forecasting, budget setting and ensured financial stability
• Passionate about continuous improvement, entrepreneurial and creative mindset to further develop AO Davos Courses

Language skills

• Fluent written and verbal English, German is preferred, other languages are a plus