Requirements: English
Company: AO Foundation
Region: Zizers , Grisons
The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world''s leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/
Main Responsibilities
- Project manage and take ownership of assigned Educational Events in line with AO''s Global Education Process and Educational Guidelines in close collaboration with Event Specialists and course chairs.
- Help facilitate smooth collaboration within Operational Teams (Event Owners and Event Specialists).
- Build and manage relationships with Chairpersons and Faculty, supporting the development of scientific programs, event details, and faculty invitations within the given timeline.
- Identify and invite Faculty and Speakers in collaboration with the Course Chairs.
- Coordinate with DPS DRIs on event technical support, education grants, and voucher purchases.
- Generate revenue through relationship/sales efforts, liaising with Event Specialists on budgets and coordinating activities.
- Manage regional/local community campaigns, including booth and symposium management during congresses, and support congress presence and member acquisition.
- Develop local networks by engaging with local Partners to understand and embrace local needs.
- Acquire new members and build trustful relationships during events to expand AO networks and contribute to AO Education.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration with local agencies and suppliers.
- Plan annual budgets for assigned events as part of AO''s yearly planning cycle.
- Manage local AO governance activities, such as country councils and governance meetings, when applicable.
- Take accountability for the budget of assigned events within the country.
Main Requirements
- University Master or Bachelor degree in relevant fields (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher education "Fachausweis".
- Proven experience in project work or event management (3-5 years).
- Experience in medical event/course organization is an advantage.
- Strong organizational, project, and event management skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with Healthcare Professionals and stakeholders.
- Good problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Collaborative, solution-focused approach with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Reliable leadership skills and effective support capabilities.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and German; knowledge of additional regional languages is a plus.
- Work schedule: 4-5 days per week.
- Travel up to 10%.
- 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 flexibility regarding working hours and location, depending on operational needs.
- Generous social benefits, including additional vacation days and pension contributions.
- Internal training and support for continued education.
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