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AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization led by an international group of surgeons specialized in the treatment of trauma and disorders of the musculoskeletal system. Founded in 1958 by 13 visionary surgeons, the AO fosters one of the most extensive networks of over 215,000 sur-geons, operating room personnel, and scientists in over 100 countries.
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.
We are looking for a highly motivated personality for the position of:
Project Manager Education Events & Relations (100%) for the region Europe & Southern Africa (ESA)
Based in our office in Switzerland you will be part of the new Global Networks Education Events & Relations team focusing on the ESA region.
Project Manager Education Events & Relations
- 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
- 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
- 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%)
- Fluency in English and German is a must. Mastering another European language is considered a plus
- 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. Applications received via other channels will not be considered in the process.
Responsible
Markus Zbinden
AO Foundation
phone: +41814142819
mail: markus.zbinden@aofoundation.org
Stettbachstrasse 6 8600 Dübendorf
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