Project Manager Congresses (Academic Platforms)

The AO is a medically-guided, not-for-profit organisation, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organisation specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We have a global network of over 385,000 health care professionals. Each year we offer over 830 educational events around the world, supported by nearly 9,000 faculty members and attended by over 58,000 participants. We have around 18,500 surgeon members working in the fields of trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, veterinary, and reconstructive surgery. For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/

AO Global Networks comprises our clinical specialties of trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, veterinary and reconstructive surgery, facilitating the effective sharing of functional best practice and expertise across our clinical areas. We develop world-leading experts through our best-in-class educational events and state-of-the-art research, enabling us to respond to changing clinical needs and improve patient outcomes.

Employment Type: Permanent

Part-time percentage: 100%

This position is located in:

Zizers, CH

Experience level: Experienced professional

Please send us your application documents in: English or German

In this role, you will be required to

For our office in Zizers. We are looking for a highly motivated person to be a

Project Manager Congresses (Academic Platforms) (80-100%)

who will support the Academic Platforms team in planning and execution of the Global Networks congresses – the Global Spine Congress and FACE AHEAD.

Manage scientific program of the congresses from the start of the planning process until the end of the successful execution of the congresses
Speakers' management (invitations, point of contact for any questions and issues, Travel & Accommodation, etc.) in close collaboration with the Senior Project Manager and PCO
Abstracts management process (submission, review, publication) in close collaboration with the Senior Project Manager and PCO
CME accreditation
Organization of the courses
Development and implementation of new initiatives and projects
Establish and processes performance, evaluation and statistics about tasks under her/his responsibility
Supervising, coordinating and working closely with appointed professional congress organizer (PCO) in his/her areas of responsibility
Further assignment in additional projects as required by Academic Platforms Manager

In order to master this challenge, you have

Minimum 3 years of professional experience in congress planning and execution with over 1000 attendees, especially previous experience in international medical scientific congress management
Professional experience in organizing educational programs and events for Continuing Medical Education (CME), including abstract submission, publications etc.
Experience with concept development, implementation, and delivery of new and interactive e-learning educational formats
Experience in a medical or scientific affairs environment
Strong project management skills, excellent organizational and coordination skills, ability to effectively work to tight deadlines and to manage multiple projects at the same time
Experience working with event agencies and other suppliers
Experience in congress compliance
Excellent team player
Excellent oral and written communication in English, additional languages are a plus

We offer

An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
Modern infrastructure
Employment conditions which match the requirements and offer a high degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location

If you meet the requirements of this challenging opportunity, please submit your complete online application (motivation letter, CV, recent photograph, certificates, reference letters, etc) through our online application system.

Date of publication: Mar 17, 2023

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