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Project Manager Education Events & Relations for Western Europe (100%)
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
The Team you will join:
You will be part of the new Global Networks Education Events & Relations team focusing on the Europe & Southern African region.
In this role you will be required to
- Plan and manage assigned Educational Events in line with AO’s Global Education Process and Educational Guidelines in close collaboration with local surgeon leadership
- Support the Course Chairs in the development of scientific programs to meet the given deadlines (for e.g., compliance, CME, marketing)
- Identify and invite Faculty and Speakers in close collaboration with the Course Chairs
- Develop reliable working relationships with all involved stakeholders (local surgeons, faculty, event agency, AO Event Services, and industry partners) to enable strong engagement and buy-in to AO
- Ensure highest educational quality and AO branding standards are achieved
- Support Regional Managers and AO Controlling establishing and maintaining financial planning and control processes
- Manage all assigned education events budgets with prudence
- Ensure the monthly reporting and play an active role in maintaining the internal control systems
- Manage educational grants and sponsorships for assigned events and countries
- Develop local networks by engaging and building strong relationships with local surgeons to embrace the local environment and understand the local needs
- Manage local AO governance, e.g., country councils organize governance meetings, support communications to national societies and associations
To master this challenge, you have
- University or similar degree
- At least five years of relevant experience in the medical or scientific field and/or experience with medical education
- Experience in medical events/course organization would be an advantage
- Excellent written and verbal English and French communication skills
- Practice in establishing and implementing educational plans
- Strong leadership, project management and communication skills
- A proactive and service-oriented personality and consensus-oriented
- The ability to manage strong personalities
- A convincing personality who can negotiate and deal on all levels
- A high stress resistance and resilience
- The willingness to travel (up to 30-40%) in Western Europe
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
Date of publication:
Mar 7, 2023