Congress Specialist

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.