Senior Specialist Events Planning Professional Affairs

Stryker; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Event Manager to oversee comprehensive event coordination while ensuring compliance with various regulations. This role involves working closely with sales teams and product managers to execute events that align with strategic goals. You will manage suppliers and contracts, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement in service quality. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to managing complex projects. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will enhance the quality of events in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of event management or project planning experience required.
• Confidence with virtual event platforms and GDPR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end event management ensuring compliance and alignment.
• Manage suppliers, contracts, and logistics for various events.

Skills

Event Management

Project Planning

GDPR Knowledge

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Relationship-Building

Tools

Virtual Event Platforms

CAPS Contract Management System

Excel

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What You Will Do:

• Regularly work with sales teams, product managers, and event owners to review, plan, and execute events, ensuring alignment with Franchise and Compliance strategies.

• Oversee end-to-end event coordination including contract management, HCP compliance processes, and adherence to GDPR, MedTech Code, and other legal frameworks.

• Conduct regular reviews of processes and tools to ensure compliance with updated regulations and policies while maintaining alignment with divisional and country requirements.

• Effectively manage suppliers, HCP contracts, and event payments ensuring timely booking of flights, hotels, and other logistics.

• Lead divisional needs assessments, monitor KPIs, and drive continuous improvement to enhance service quality and efficiency.

• Build and maintain relationships with business units, compliance, finance, and other functions to achieve key activities at local and cross-divisional levels.

• Ensure implementation of SOX, FCPA, and quality policies while managing CAPS contract creation and compliance with HCP consultant activities.

• Utilize virtual event platforms, manage administrative duties, and complete GRT work for TPEC and Educational Grant requests as required.

What You Need

Required:

• 2 years previous event management experience or project planning
• Ability to work outside of standard working hours to meet the event requirements
• Confidence with virtual event platforms and their features
• Working knowledge of GDPR regulations

Preferred:

• Fluent in local language and English, strong Excel skills, and experience with CAPS contract management system and MedTech Europe Compliance.
• Proven background in event management, project planning, and work in a Medical Device company with effective decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to set priorities, drive innovation, and develop creative solutions to meet business objectives.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building skills, and a proactive, self-motivated approach to managing complex projects and workloads.

Travel Percentage: 50

Required Experience: Senior IC