About this role
Innovation starts from the heart. Edwards Lifesciences is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. With millions of patients served in over 100 countries, each team makes a meaningful contribution by improving patient outcomes and discovering lasting solutions for unmet patient needs.
Our Associate Events Manager position is a unique career opportunity that could be your next step towards an exciting future. How you’ll make an impact: Lead the planning and execution of complex international congresses and events, from pre-planning, onsite management, post-event evaluation and administration Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and key milestones. Coordinate all event logistics, including agencies, promotional materials, booth design, travel, accommodation, venues, AV, F&B, and attendee communications.
Serve as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders, senior leadership, external vendors, partners, and healthcare professionals (HCPs). Manage event administration, contracts, payment processing, budget reconciliation, Cvent, and compliance-related requirements in partnership with Legal and Compliance. Drive post-event analysis, ROI tracking, lead generation, process improvements, and competitive intelligence activities.
Provide event planning guidance and support to regional and national teams. Conduct site inspections and venue evaluations. Support additional projects and initiatives as assigned.
What you'll need (Required): Solid experience managing complex events, preferably including congresses. Fluent written and spoken English. What else we look for (Preferred): Strong project management skills, including familiarity with relevant methodologies and tools, with a detail-oriented and process-focused approach.
Experience in an international corporate environment, preferably within the medical device industry and related compliance requirements. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cultures, organizational levels, senior leadership, and external stakeholders. Proactive, independent, and highly dependable.
Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Willingness to travel within Europe, approximately 30%. What is it like to work at Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic?
As a global leader in patient-focused medical innovations, we offer rewarding opportunities and exciting challenges in a truly international, dynamic and friendly work environment. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees can grow, personally and professionally. To achieve this, we offer on-the-job development, training opportunities and the support and guidance provided by dedicated employee groups (the Edwards Network of Women, Edwards Foundation charity team, sustainability activities, and others).
Edwards Lifesciences in the Czech Republic also offers the following benefits: • Competitive Compensation and Benefits package • Flexible working hours, home office • Pension Plan Risk Life Insurance • Virtual Medical Clinic (online access to healthcare) • Meal Benefits • Service Awards • Enhanced Sick Leave Benefits • Flexible Benefit Plan (Cafeteria) • Employee Stock Purchase Program • Employee Assistance Program • Comprehensive Wellness Program including onsite gym, Yoga, Pilates or SM System classes, massages, fresh fruit in the office, healthy lifestyle workshops, educational events, charity activities and much more. Benefits are regulated by an internal policy which contains the full details regarding the entitlement and conditions for the benefits. Benefits policy and components may vary by location.