Job Title
Event Specialist
Working at Abbott
Working at Abbott At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and your family be your true self and live a full life. Youll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Event Specialist position works out of our Austin TX location in the Neuromodulation division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum.
As an Event Specialist within the Neuromodulation division you will be responsible for the planning execution and optimization of regional and national conferences that support our marketing and educational strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant cost-effective and high-impact experiences for healthcare professionals internal stakeholders and strategic partners.
What Youll Work On
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of regional and national conferences
Manage all logistics including venue selection travel coordination catering audiovisual setup registration and on-site support.
Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g. Sunshine Act AdvaMed HCP reporting).
Develop and manage detailed event budgets including forecasting reconciliation and vendor invoicing.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Sales Marketing Brand Digital and Education) to align event strategy with business objectives.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all events including post-event analysis and performance metrics.
Partner with external vendors and agencies to deliver high-quality event experiences.
Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance attendee engagement.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Event Planning Marketing Hospitality Business or related field
Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate or healthcare event planning
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management platforms
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in the medical device or life sciences industry
Strong understanding of compliance requirements in the medical device or healthcare industry
Proven ability to manage budgets and financial reporting
Familiarity with Salesforce Cvent or similar event tools
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is
$60000.00 $120000.00In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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