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/
Manager AO Academic Platforms (ID 1953)
Main Responsibilities
Lead and manage theorganization of AO own congresses, drivingthe development of events innovation, ensuring congress and events are up to standard and compliant
Overall responsibility for congress & events planning from A-Z (logistics, promotion, sponsorship,abstract management, etc)
Establish and processes performance, evaluation and statistics about congress participantsmeet AOs standard
Supervising and working closely with AO leadership and professional congress organisations (PCO) from the start of the planning process until the end of the successful execution of the congress and events
Lead and manage the development and publishing of AOown Journals, including securing conditions for a stable journal logistic and administrative support,promotion,working closely with Publishing Editors and involved internal and external stakeholders
Work in collaboration with Partners and Suppliers,monitoring costs, budgetand contract negotiations
Manage a team
Accountable for
Management of AO own congresses organization (GSC, FA)
Management of AO own journals (GSJ, CMTR, Surgical Insights)
Interfaces Key
Directors of Clinical Divisions (Spine, CMF, Recon)
AO Marketing, AO Finance, AO IT
Suppliers (e.g. PCO)
Surgeons (Managing Editor, Editors-in-Chief, program steering committees, international boards)
Main Requirements
Educational requirements
BSc or MSc in relevant field (Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent)
Job experience
Proven record of professional experience in medical associations or med-tech environment (minimum 5 years)
Proven experience in managing large congresses and journals
Proven experience in managingcomplex large projects
Proven experience in people management or relevant leadership experience
Key skills
Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage, motivate and inspire a diverse team
Good financial acumen, incl. forecasting, budget setting and financial analysis
Passionate about continuous improvement, entrepreneurial and creative mindset to further enhance GN Academic Platforms
Strong project management and strategy implementation expertise
Reliable, proactive and problem-solving attitude with excellent organizational skills, an ability to work independently, whilst maintaining contact and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels
Language skills
Excellent knowledge of English.Knowledge of additional languages would be an asset
Benefits
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
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