Senior Event Planning Representative

How youll make a difference:
Project manage moderately complex or mid-size congresses/event elements including pre-planning and post congress communications
Develop and track project plans; track milestones and alert to deadlines.
Negotiate contracts as needed
Plan and execute mid-size scale regional conferences independently
Manages deliverables and payments to Congress Associations; track and reconcile all project budgets
Oversee and facilitate all ancillary meetings and requests at national congresses
Participate in site evaluations
Initiate and implement of all consulting agreements non-discloser agreements and RFAA contracts; serve as liaison with legal department.
Assist with event planning responsibilities such as communications travel AV onsite set-up and F&B planning
Other duties as assigned by Management

What youll need (Required):
Bachelors Degree with 3 years of previously related work experience or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Required


What else we look for (Preferred):
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite

Experience working in sales marketing or healthcare industry or equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria Preferred
Other: Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Preferred Or
Other: Certified Meeting Professional healthcare subspecialty (CMP-HC) Preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills
Good problem-solving critical thinking and investigative skills
Solid knowledge and understanding of policies procedures and guidelines relevant to strategic event planning
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment
Must be able to work in a team environment with global marketing team and cross functional partners
Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships
Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g. pandemic protocols Environmental Health & Safety rules) and take adequate control measures in preventing injuries to themselves and others as well as to the protection of environment and prevention of pollution under their span of influence/control

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance we offer competitive salaries performance-based incentives and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California the base pay range for this position is $68000 to $96000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g. qualifications education prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role as a condition of employment you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19 unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.