Smith+Nephew needs to plan and execute strategic congresses that support key business and franchise initiatives, ensuring impactful, compliant, and innovative event experiences across assigned geographic areas.
Requirements
- 8–10 years of hands-on experience in congress or event management, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact events.
- Skilled project manager who can juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and keep stakeholders aligned.
- Confident presenting to internal and external audiences and leading meetings that drive results.
- Leadership mindset and a strategic approach to congress planning, always looking for ways to innovate and improve.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and execution of strategic congress plans, including messaging, promotional tactics, and stakeholder engagement.
- Managing sponsorship schedules and logistics, including hotel accommodations, AV needs, booth setup, and vendor coordination.
- Creating and executing strategic communications plans for pre-show and post-show engagement.
- Driving continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending innovations, and ensuring brand consistency.
- Overseeing lead generation programs and ensuring qualified leads are distributed to Sales teams.
- Managing congress budgets, tracking expenditures, and reporting trends to senior leadership.
- Leading special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Global Congresses and Events.
Other
- Bachelor of Arts degree or an equivalent qualification.
- Excel in both written and verbal communication, able to convey ideas clearly and build consensus across teams.
- Build strong relationships across departments and work effectively with marketing, sales, compliance, and medical education teams.
- <35–50% travel requirements.
