Sr Congress Specialist (Memphis, TN; Andover, MA; Fort Worth, TX)

Life Unlimited.At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Congress Specialist, you'll take the lead in planning and executing strategic congresses that support key business and franchise initiatives. You'll work independently and collaboratively with high-level stakeholders-including societies, healthcare professionals, and senior leadership-to deliver impactful, compliant, and innovative event experiences across your assigned geographic area.

In this role, you'll be a driving force behind our congress strategy, ensuring alignment with franchise priorities and overseeing all aspects of event execution-from budgeting and sponsorships to educational programming and post-congress communications. You'll collaborate closely with Global and downstream Marketing, Sales, Compliance, Medical Education, and other internal teams to deliver scalable, high-quality congresses that reflect Smith & Nephew's brand and values.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the development and execution of strategic congress plans, including messaging, promotional tactics, and stakeholder engagement.
• Managing sponsorship schedules and logistics, including hotel accommodations, AV needs, booth setup, and vendor coordination.
• Creating and executing strategic communications plans for pre-show and post-show engagement.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Mentoring junior team members and serving as a resource across cross-functional project teams.
• Driving continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending innovations, and ensuring brand consistency.
• Overseeing lead generation programs and ensuring qualified leads are distributed to Sales teams.
• Managing congress budgets, tracking expenditures, and reporting trends to senior leadership.
• Leading special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Global Congresses and Events.

This is a high-impact role where your leadership, creativity, and attention to detail will shape the success of our congress presence and customer engagement. If you're passionate about events and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What will you need to be successful?

To thrive in this position, you'll need a strong foundation in congress and event management, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives. You'll be comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels and confident in your ability to manage complex logistics and communications.

• Education: You hold a Bachelor of Arts degree or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience: You bring 8-10 years of hands-on experience in congress or event management, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact events.
• Communication Skills: You excel in both written and verbal communication, able to convey ideas clearly and build consensus across teams.
• Project Leadership: You're a skilled project manager who can juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and keep stakeholders aligned.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: You build strong relationships across departments and work effectively with marketing, sales, compliance, and medical education teams.
• Presentation & Facilitation: You're confident presenting to internal and external audiences and leading meetings that drive results.
• Strategic Thinking: You bring a leadership mindset and a strategic approach to congress planning, always looking for ways to innovate and improve.

Travel Requirements: <35-50%

You. Unlimited.

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This is where you belong.

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• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off (18 days), Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.