Employee Consultant Project Manager Event Owner APAC WEST

In this job you are required to:

• Project manage and take ownership of assigned Educational Events in line with AO’s Global Education Process and Educational Guidelines in close collaboration with course chairs 
• Help to facilitate smooth collaboration within operational event delivery team and especially Event Specialists 
• Build and manage relationships with Chairperson and Faculty, supporting in in the development of scientific programs, event details and faculty invitation in the given timeline
• Identify and invite Faculty and Speakers in close collaboration with the Course Chairs
• Close collaboration with DePuy Synthes staff on event technical support, education grant and voucher purchase
• Perform as an income/ revenue expert by generating revenues through relationship/sales, further liaise and instruct Event Specialists on available budget 
• Manage regional / local community campaigns - booth and symposium management during congresses - including congress presence and acquisition of new members
• Develop local networks by engaging and building strong relationships with local Partners to embrace the local environment and understand the local needs.
• Acquire new members and develop trustful relationships on-site during the events, expanding AO networks which will contribute to AO Education
• Identify need for collaboration with local agencies / suppliers
• Annual budget planning for the events in the assigned countries as part of AOs yearly budgeting cycle

To master this challenge you have:

Educational requirements

• University Master or Bachelor degree in relevant field (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher Education „Fachausweis“

Job experience

• Proven record of professional experience in project work or event management (3-5 years)
• Experience in medical events/course organization is an advantage

Key skills

• Strong organizational-, project- and event management skills
• Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain relations with Health Care Professional at all levels and broader stakeholders
• Good problem solving and strong analytical skills as well as proven ability to prioritize task
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach, ability to collaborate well with others and work cross-functionally across the organization
• Effective leadership skills through consistent reliability and effective support

Language skills

• Fluent written and verbal English. Knowledge of other relevant languages in the region are an asset.