Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $69,500.00 - $110,900.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Hybrid work flexibility
Professional development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Stryker Corporation is a leading global medical technology company known for its innovative products and services that improve patient and healthcare professional outcomes. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Stryker operates across various medical sectors including orthopedics, medical and surgical equipment, neurotechnology, and spine solutions. The company emphasizes a culture of integrity, teamwork, and continuous improvement, making it a top employer in the healthcare and medical technology industry. Stryker values diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or veteran status. The company supports its employees with competitive pay and benefits, fostering a work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life balance. This particular role offers a hybrid work flexibility model and reports a competitive annual salary range from $69,500 to $110,900 USD, reflecting the significant responsibilities and expertise required.
The Lead Event Planning Specialist role at Stryker Corporation is essential to the successful execution of diverse, high-impact meetings and events that support divisional goals and adhere to budget constraints. This position is responsible for the end-to-end management of meetings and events ranging from small gatherings of 20 participants to large-scale events hosting up to 500 attendees. The Lead Event Planning Specialist’s scope covers strategic planning, budgeting, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and thorough post-event evaluation to ensure continuous improvement. The role demands a collaborative approach, working cross-functionally with internal teams and managing external vendors to deliver seamless and engaging attendee experiences.
This specialist plays a critical part in coordinating detailed event elements such as budgeting, invitations, registrations, travel, accommodations, agenda creation, food and beverage planning, audiovisuals, site inspections, billing, and program evaluations. In addition, the incumbent manages multiple concurrent programs, often overlapping in schedule, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking abilities. The specialist also supports larger organizational events and enhances internal platforms to elevate the overall meetings and events experience throughout the division.
Another vital aspect of this role includes mentoring administrative staff supporting the division leadership team by instructing them on planning smaller meetings. The Lead Event Planning Specialist also acts as a liaison for major organizational events and contributes to process improvements, ensuring all meetings comply with company policies and procedures. Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in event planning, with proven capabilities in managing multiple simultaneous meetings and international travel readiness up to 50%. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills—including verbal, written, and presentation abilities—and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with preferred experience in additional platforms like Marketo, SharePoint 365, Zoom, and Teams.
Stryker's commitment to equal opportunity employment and pay transparency means the selected candidate can expect a fair and respectful hiring process. This role offers candidates a chance to significantly impact the company’s event coordination success while contributing to the strategic direction of divisional meetings and special events.
The Lead Event Planning Specialist role at Stryker Corporation is essential to the successful execution of diverse, high-impact meetings and events that support divisional goals and adhere to budget constraints. This position is responsible for the end-to-end management of meetings and events ranging from small gatherings of 20 participants to large-scale events hosting up to 500 attendees. The Lead Event Planning Specialist’s scope covers strategic planning, budgeting, logistics, stakeholder engagement, and thorough post-event evaluation to ensure continuous improvement. The role demands a collaborative approach, working cross-functionally with internal teams and managing external vendors to deliver seamless and engaging attendee experiences.
This specialist plays a critical part in coordinating detailed event elements such as budgeting, invitations, registrations, travel, accommodations, agenda creation, food and beverage planning, audiovisuals, site inspections, billing, and program evaluations. In addition, the incumbent manages multiple concurrent programs, often overlapping in schedule, demonstrating strong organizational and multitasking abilities. The specialist also supports larger organizational events and enhances internal platforms to elevate the overall meetings and events experience throughout the division.
Another vital aspect of this role includes mentoring administrative staff supporting the division leadership team by instructing them on planning smaller meetings. The Lead Event Planning Specialist also acts as a liaison for major organizational events and contributes to process improvements, ensuring all meetings comply with company policies and procedures. Essential qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and at least four years of experience in event planning, with proven capabilities in managing multiple simultaneous meetings and international travel readiness up to 50%. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills—including verbal, written, and presentation abilities—and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with preferred experience in additional platforms like Marketo, SharePoint 365, Zoom, and Teams.
Stryker's commitment to equal opportunity employment and pay transparency means the selected candidate can expect a fair and respectful hiring process. This role offers candidates a chance to significantly impact the company’s event coordination success while contributing to the strategic direction of divisional meetings and special events.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Four or more years of experience in meeting, conference, or special event planning
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent meetings including back-to-back programs
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Experience with Marketo, SharePoint 365, Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms preferred
- Ability to work in a hybrid work environment
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to negotiate contracts and maintain vendor relationships.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Four or more years of experience in meeting, conference, or special event planning
- Proven experience managing multiple concurrent meetings including back-to-back programs
- Strong verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with Marketo, SharePoint 365, Zoom, Teams, or similar platforms preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
- Experience negotiating contracts with hotels and external vendors
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Job Duties
- Execute meeting planning strategy and cadence in alignment with divisional goals and budget
- Develop and manage all aspects for assigned divisional meetings ranging from 20 to 500 people
- Coordinate all event details including budgeting, attendee communications, invitations, registration, travel arrangements, hotel accommodations, agenda development, food and beverage, audiovisual, site inspections, billing reconciliation, and program evaluations
- Create program budgets, control documents, and tracking information, ensuring policy compliance
- Define and execute budgets with financial partners and ensure timely invoice reconciliation
- Collaborate across groups, divisions, and business units for division meetings
- Partner with stakeholders on event planning needs and budgets
- Deliver engaging attendee experiences in person and virtually
- Manage multiple meetings occurring simultaneously
- Support team members with pre-event tasks and onsite assistance
- Manage vendors and external partners with clear communication
- Contribute to meeting planning process improvements
- Assist in event planning and execution for Customer and Employee Engagement functions
- Evaluate attendee and stakeholder feedback for program enhancements
- Stay current with meeting trends to increase engagement
- Liaison for cross-divisional medical meetings
- Manage additional strategic projects as assigned
- Mentor admins supporting the division leadership team on planning smaller meetings.
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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