Associate Manager, Events Solutions

Stryker

Associate Manager leading regional event operations in EMEA and LATAM for a dynamic company. Overseeing event sourcing strategies and compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/23/2026full-timeAmsterdam • 🇳🇱 NetherlandsJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading geographically dispersed teams, optimizing event management systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in vendor management and continuous improvement initiatives within the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry.

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Team LeadershipEvent Management SystemsVendor ManagementCompliance KnowledgeMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Event ManagementVendor ManagementData AnalysisPerformance ManagementContinuous ImprovementSourcing StrategiesRegulatory ComplianceCapacity MonitoringProcess OptimizationCustomer Service

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationObjective SettingPerformance Monitoring

Tools & Technologies

CventConcurTravel ToolsBooking SystemsExpense Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Medical Device IndustryPharmaceutical IndustryCompliance FrameworksData PrivacyHealthcare Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop a geographically dispersed team, setting objectives, managing performance, and ensuring succession planning is in place
Allocate workload and monitor capacity to ensure all sourcing activities and projects are delivered in line with service level agreements
Drive the execution and continuous improvement of event sourcing strategies to increase efficiency, cost effectiveness, and compliance adherence
Oversee the adoption and optimization of event management and booking systems (including Cvent and travel tools), improving data accuracy and reporting outputs
Ensure all event activities comply with regulatory standards, data privacy requirements, and internal procedures by regularly reviewing and updating processes
Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Education, Travel, Finance, and Compliance) to align event delivery with commercial and operational goals
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across tools, systems, and workflows, incorporating vendor management best practices and industry standards
Resolve complex event, supplier, or system-related issues, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and timely outcomes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 6 years of professional work experience
Minimum 1 year of experience in a customer service or operations-related role
Minimum college-level qualification
Fluency in English
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Fluency in Spanish (highly preferred)
Experience managing a team (highly preferred)
Experience in vendor or supplier management
Experience within the Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry
Knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to healthcare or regulated environments
Experience using event management, expense, and booking systems (e.g., Cvent, Concur, or similar platforms)
Knowledge of travel industry processes and global booking systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work Flexibility: Hybrid