Marketing Specialist III, EP APAC

Boston Scientific; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global medical firm is seeking an Event Manager in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves organizing key events in compliance with healthcare rules and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in event management, excellent vendor management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to meaningful health industry challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Fluency in an additional Asia Pacific language preferred.
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the organization of events and meetings.
• Manage budgets and ensure consistency in branding.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external customers.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Communication skills

Event management

Problem-solving

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Event management software

Job description

Additional Locations: Malaysia-Penang

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Purpose Statement

This role is focused on key Boston Scientific Events, which are to be run in a compliant manner following all rules of Healthcare Professional (HCP) engagement. This role will support Electrophysiology (EP) related events in the Asia Pacific region, and the individual will support logistics for key regional events including but not limited to meetings, trainings, and major regional tradeshows. This individual will be required to collaborate with country, regional and global marketers as well as key functions to enable impactful events and activities to meet business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to lead and/or support the organization of events and meetings, while following established guidelines, processes, and tools
• Communicates proactively to all levels of management and stakeholders.Ability to handle senior Key Opinion Leader (KOL) communication individually
• In all actions with HCPs, demonstrates a primary commitment to compliant behavior with documented processes and procedures in case of audits
• Fosters strong relationships with key customers, both internal and external
• Serves as a liaison and event resource for initiatives and can communicate clearly and directly to the Senior Leadership when required on activities and progress
• Able to collaborate with identified vendors to ensure that initiatives meet objectives
• Directs and initiates solutions in support of continuous improvement
• Defines, tracks, and maintains budgets. Ensures cost-saving measures and spending within allocated amount. Ability to work resourcefully within budgets
• Maintains and enhances knowledge of meetings, events and tradeshow industry trends and best-in-class practices as related to responsibilities
• Manages and ensures consistency in the Boston Scientific brand

Key Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• At least a degree or equivalent
• Familiarity and work experience with markets in the Asia Pacific region. Fluency in an additional language in the Asia Pacific region would be an advantage
• Experience in a corporate environment managing meetings, events and tradeshows. Healthcare experience preferred to understand strict compliance rules
• Strong vendor management skills to be able to deliver projects on deadline and to budget
• High level strategic knowledge of event management software web registration and experience of working on learning platforms required
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders. Good communication skills and ability to use diplomacy and tact to diffuse high tension situations, particularly external contacts/vendors
• Strong communication and multitasking abilities, preference to candidates who can hit the ground running.Ability to guide and mentor junior and in-country teams on processes and documentation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and prepare materials with a high degree of accuracy
• Highly organized, proactive, resourceful, energetic, creative and problem-solving thinker, able to exercise sound judgment
• Ability and flexibility to travel to provide onsite support as required

Requisition ID:614129

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!