Manager Ao Academic Platforms (id 1953)

AO Foundation Clavadelerstrasse

Zizers, Switzerland
On-site
Congress and event planning
Journal development and publishing
Budget and contract negotiation
The AO Foundation is seeking a Manager for Academic Platforms to oversee the planning and execution of congresses and journal publications. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing large-scale events within the medical or med-tech sectors, along with strong leadership and communication skills

Job Summary

  • Lead and manage the organization of AO own congresses, driving the 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).
  • Lead and manage the development and publishing of AO own Journals, including securing conditions for a stable journal logistic and administrative support, promotion, working closely with Publishing Editors and involved internal and external stakeholders.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The AO Foundation is seeking a Manager for Academic Platforms to oversee the planning and execution of congresses and journal publications. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in managing large-scale events within the medical or med-tech sectors, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Congress and event planning
  • Journal development and publishing
  • Budget and contract negotiation
  • Team management and leadership
  • Stakeholder communication

Nice-to-have

  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Entrepreneurial and creative approach
  • Proactive problem-solving attitude
  • Independent work ethic

Key Requirements

  • BSc or MSc in relevant field
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience
  • Experience managing large congresses and journals
  • Experience managing complex large projects
  • People management or leadership experience
  • Excellent English language skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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