Global Healthcare Events Specialist II

Medel S.r.l.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MED-EL is seeking an experienced Events Specialist II to plan, coordinate and execute conferences, tradeshows, and training courses in a regulated healthcare environment. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Research, Education, Finance, and international teams to manage budgets, vendors, travel, and on-site operations, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality attendee experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in event management, marketing or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in event management or corporate event planning.
• Experience in healthcare or regulated environments is preferred.
• Proficiency with event registration and management software such as CVENT.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage conferences, conventions, tradeshows, meetings, workshops and events from planning through follow-up.
• Lead event logistics including venues, hotels, catering, A/V, travel and on-site setup/breakdown.
• Coordinate national and international meetings with U.S. and international teams.
• Manage event budgets across departments and cost centers, monitoring expenses for efficiency.
• Track healthcare professional spending to support regulatory and financial reporting.
• Handle registration, data, reporting and workflows in event platforms.

Skills

Event management

Logistics planning

Budget management

Vendor coordination

CVENT

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in event management, marketing, business, or communications

CMP certification

Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate

Tools

CVENT

Job description

MED-EL is seeking an experienced Events Specialist II to plan, coordinate and execute conferences, tradeshows, and training courses in a regulated healthcare environment. This role requires strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Research, Education, Finance, and international teams to manage budgets, vendors, travel, and on-site operations, ensuring compliance and delivering high-quality attendee experiences.