Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Manage and Plan CME Events. Take ownership of assigned Educational Events in line with AO’s Global Education Process and Educational Guidelines in close collaboration with AO team and external stakeholder
• Help to facilitate smooth collaboration within Operational Team (Event Owners and Event Specialists)
• Build and manage relationships with Course Chairperson and Faculty, support 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
• Collaborate with Industry Partner on event technical support and other engagements
• Perform as an income/ revenue expert by generating revenues through relationship/sales, further liaise and instruct Event Specialists on available budget and coordinate with Event Specialists
• 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
• For exceptional cases only: Manage local AO governance, e.g., country councils organize governance meetings, support communications to national council officers
• Accountable for budget of assigned events within in the country

Main Requirements

• University Bachelor degree in relevant field (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher Education
• Proven record of professional experience in project work or event management (3-5 years)
• Experience in medical events/course organization and managing local online social network
• 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
• Fluent written and verbal English.
• Location: candidates need to be based in India

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
• High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
• Generous pagacke of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
• Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education