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Manager, Events

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,300.00 - $80,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Competitive salaries
performance-based incentives
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
retirement savings plan

Job Description

Edwards Lifesciences is a global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease, dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving the lives of patients worldwide. With a pioneering legacy in developing life-changing treatments such as the transcatheter aortic heart valve replacement (TAVR), Edwards has revolutionized options for patients with aortic stenosis, a condition affecting millions globally that is often under-diagnosed and under-treated. The company’s commitment extends beyond innovative devices to building trusted relationships with medical professionals and industry stakeholders to ensure that patients can access the treatments they need. Edwards Lifesciences operates at the intersection of cutting-edge medical technology and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • bachelor's degree
  • 8 years' experience of previously related work experience working in sales, marketing, or healthcare industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria

Job Qualifications

  • bachelor's degree
  • 8 years' experience of previously related work experience working in sales, marketing, or healthcare industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
  • certified meeting professional (cmp) or certified meeting professional healthcare subspecialty (cmp-hc) strongly preferred
  • proven successful project management skills
  • proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite
  • excellent documentation and communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including negotiating and relationship management skills with ability to drive achievement of objectives
  • extensive knowledge of own area within the organization while contributing to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
  • extensive understanding of related aspects of marketing concepts and principles
  • extensive knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to strategic event planning
  • strict attention to detail
  • ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
  • ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
  • experience representing leadership on sections of projects within a specific area working closely with cross-functional team, marketing peers and leaders and managing needs and messaging to upper management
  • ability to maintain a strong relationship with regional sales team, clinical specialists, governmental affairs, clinical economics and training to ensure effective and optimal integration of efforts
  • adherence to company rules and requirements including pandemic protocols, environmental health and safety rules

Job Duties

  • manage all national and regional medical congresses from development to implementation
  • provide support for global congresses as needed
  • negotiate higher volume and complex contracts
  • develop strategies for the effective management and execution of medical congresses, marketing events and projects intended to maximize company exposure and produce sales leads
  • develop relationships with associations to ensure maximum exposure and greatest benefit for Edwards sponsorship and participation
  • manage relationships with multiple vendors and lead vendor teams for congress execution and event management
  • manage new booth development
  • audit booth asset inventory
  • remain current on new trends in exhibit design
  • plan and execute educational symposia and customer events within medical congresses
  • contract negotiations, logistics, food and beverage, audiovisual
  • active budget forecasting, management and reconciliation
  • lead cross functional teams to successful results
  • perform other incidental duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location