Congress Specialist

Beschreibung:

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, we're committed to helping people live their best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we've brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 111,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.

We are looking for a Congress Specialist to support the Marketing Departments in developing and organizing congresses & meetings to drive business results.

In this role your primary objectives are:
* Development and execution of organization of congresses & meetings (internal & external)
* Development and execution of communication tools
* Communicate/train branding guidelines related to congresses & meetings to all stakeholders in EMEA countries and provide support to affiliates to produce brand-consistent congress & meeting materials.
* Manage marketing material review, approval and tracking system
* Develop a strong insight and understanding in communication channels, formats (tools & tactics) in terms of impact, target audience, pro's and con's, limitations and whether they fit within the strategy.
* Track and analyze what the competition is doing in terms of congress presence & communication
* Stay ahead of the latest development related to meetings with healthcare professionals and implement the latest compliance guidelines including the MedTech Ethical code
* Coordinate the process flow between external parties and multiple departments
* Support co-ordination of internal e-mail campaigns and newsletters related to congresses & meetings
* Follow-up on Marcom budget, purchase orders and invoices.

Your preferred background:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications or equivalent by experience
* Strong experience in organizing congresses and meetings
* Experience in the healthcare industry is an asset
* Fluent in English, any additional language is a plus
* Strong analytical skills
* Expertise in new technologies and digital marketing
* Customer-oriented attitude with strong communication skills
* Team player

What can we offer you?
Abbott provides a varied, challenging and international position in a dynamic and pleasant working environment. In our organization, you can count on excellent primary and secondary benefits, a positive working atmosphere, a personal growth plan, extensive training opportunities and good career perspective. We are in the business of advancement, both in health solutions and in the lives and careers of our employees. Our work across the world and in many areas of healthcare provides a rich environment for our employees to explore career paths, interests and opportunities.

The base pay for this position is N/A
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Marketing Support

DIVISION:
AVD Vascular

LOCATION:
Belgium > Diegem : Building B

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
Not specified

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable