Abbott · 2 days ago
Senior Events Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $156K/yr
4+ years expAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Senior Events Specialist position is responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of regional and national conferences that support marketing and educational strategies within the Neuromodulation division.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end planning and execution of regional and national conferences
Manage all logistics including venue selection, travel coordination, catering, audiovisual setup, registration, and on-site support
Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act, AdvaMed, HCP reporting)
Develop and manage detailed event budgets, including forecasting, reconciliation, and vendor invoicing
Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Brand, Digital, and Education) to align event strategy with business objectives
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all events, including post-event analysis and performance metrics
Partner with external vendors and agencies to deliver high-quality event experiences
Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to streamline processes and enhance attendee engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Event Planning, Marketing, Hospitality, Business, or related field
Minimum 4 years of experience in corporate or healthcare event planning
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and event management platforms
Preferred
Experience in the medical device or life sciences industry
Strong understanding of compliance requirements in the medical device or healthcare industry
Proven ability to manage budgets and financial reporting
Familiarity with Salesforce, Cvent, or similar event tools
Benefits
Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement
The Freedom 2 Save student debt program
FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
Company
Abbott
Abbott is a healthcare company that produces diagnostic kits, medical devices, nutritional products, and branded generic medicines.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.79M2011-03-15Post Ipo Debt· $0.1M
2009-03-16Post Ipo Debt· $6.69M
1980-12-12IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Ford
President & Chief Executive Officer
Mike Peterson
Senior Vice President
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