Senior Specialist, Events Planning

Work Flexibility: Hybrid
The Senior Specialist, Events Planning will manage events for the franchises in country. This encompasses the entire operational processes related to Events, ensuring a “Best in Class” service is created and maintained through implementing solutions to further develop, maintain and improve Franchise/HCP satisfaction, maximise cost efficiency’s particularly around Flights & logistics and ensure adherence throughout the changing compliance regulations within Europe.
Responsibilities :
Liaise with all the major functions of the business with a given guideline such as business units, compliance, finance and more to achieve key activities on a local, European and / or cross-divisional level.
Deal directly with sales force / product managers in relation to event reviews on a regular basis.
Work with all virtual event platforms required by the business
Liaise with event owners on a regular basis to discuss events (current & future)
Ensure all HCP’s are invited using the correct compliance process (as dictated in country)
Ensure all HCP information is stored effectively with GDPR and compliance policies in mind
Regular review of processes to ensure updates to any regulations, compliance policies are complete
Supplier account management
Work with event invoicing to ensure timely payments
Work with event logistics to ensure timely booking of flights/hotels etc
Ensure all KPI’s are monitored effectively and achieved
Assist in maintaining a culture of continuous improvement of service provided to our customers.
Build and maintain relationships with other functions while driving leverage opportunities across the areas.
Ensure all compliance, SOX, FCPA and quality policies are implemented and applied in any undertaking of events planning.
Requirements:
Third level qualification
2+ year’s event management/project planning experience
Confidence with virtual event platforms and their features
Fluent spoken & written English
Good excel working knowledge
Good problem-solving skills
Flexibility to be able to support business needs for events
Selects effective approaches to solving issues, based on available information and business objectives
Understands and considers customers, regulatory and legislative issues when making decisions
Understands what is needed to accomplish project objectives and establish appropriate goals and priority. Demonstrate clear evidence of objective measurement of their achievements.
Builds and maintains relationships with key internal stakeholders and with key clients/customer groups that support and improve effectiveness
Develops and champions new ideas.
Excellent communication skills
A self-starter who can define priorities and manage the complexities of multiple projects. Has a pro-active and independent personality, ability to manage their own workload and prioritize appropriately
Strong internal drive and motivation to make a difference and add value to an organization here.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree
Fluent and skilled in local language
Work experience in a Medical Device company
Knowledge of MedTech Europe Compliance
CAPS contract management system
Belgium Pay Ranges:
Belgium: €56.200 - €93.500 EUR Annual
Netherlands Pay Ranges:
Netherlands: €48.600 - €90.300 EUR Annual
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Travel Percentage: 30%