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.
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The AO’s educational events facilitate training and expertise across our clinical specialties such as trauma, spine, craniomaxillofacial, veterinary, and reconstructive surgery. Our regional Education Events teams are responsible for the planning, delivery, and on-site execution of all our educational events.
Employment type / Anstellungsverhältnis: Temporary Workload percentage / Pensum: 100% Location / Standort:
Zizers, CH
Experience level / gewünschtes Erfahrungsniveau: Experienced professional Application language / Bewerbungssprache: English or German
Main Responsibilities
Event Specialist
1. Support assigned educational events in Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH)
2. Provide operational and administrative support for all related educational event activities and update activities in the event management system
3. Manage event participants for assigned educational events
4. Support the event execution on-site together with the Event Owner or other team members
5. Manage the collaboration with local agencies, suppliers and industry partners
6. Handle supplier invoices, control payment and monitor P&L reporting
7. Manage CME accreditation and compliance approvals of selected events
Research Coordinator
8. Coordinate regional research activities for all Clinical Specialties such as research fellowships, grants and awards
9. Manage internal and external communication for relevant research projects
10. Prepare contracts and process invoices related to research fellowships and grants
11. Manage regional research budgets in close collaboration with the regional managers
12. Ensure proper storage and archiving of regional research documents
Main Requirements
13. Degree in relevant field (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher Education “Fachausweis“
14. Proven track record of professional experience in event organization or project management (2-3 years) ideally in a medical environment
15. Strong organizational-, project- and event management skills
16. Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain relations with Health Care Professional at all levels and broader stakeholders
17. Good problem solving and strong analytical skills as well as proven ability to prioritize task
18. Fluency in English and German is a must
19. This is a temporary role (maternity replacement) for one year
We offer
20. An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
21. The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
22. Modern infrastructure
23. High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
24. Generous package of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
25. Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education