Events Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title

Event Specialist

Working at Abbott
 

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution. · Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

THE OPPORTUNITY 

The Event Specialist position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Neuromodulation division. Our Neuromodulation business includes implantable devices compatible with mobile technology to help people who suffer from chronic pain and movement disorders. These non-opioid therapies allow us to provide interventional pain therapy to patients throughout the pain continuum. 

As an Event Specialist within the Neuromodulation division, you will be responsible for the planning, execution, and optimization of regional and national conferences that support our marketing and educational strategies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, cost-effective, and high-impact experiences for healthcare professionals, internal stakeholders, and strategic partners. 

 

What You'll Work On

• 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. 

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Marketing, Hospitality, Business, or related field 

• 2 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 Qualifications

• 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 

 

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$60,000.00 – $120,000.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:Marketing Support

     

DIVISION:NM Neuromodulation

        

LOCATION:United States > Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:Standard

     

TRAVEL:Yes, 25 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous walking for prolonged periods (more than 2 hours at a time in an 8 hour day)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

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