Johnson & Johnson
Congress Manager
ExperiencedHybridFull-time
Location
Zuchwil, Solothurn, Switzerland
Salary
Not listed
Experience
5–8 years
Posted
1 day ago
Job Description
Congress Manager
Location: Zuchwil, Switzerland
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Job Function:
Marketing
Job Sub Function:
Events
Job Category:
People Leader
All Job Posting Locations:
Zuchwil, Switzerland
Job Description:
DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Congress Manager,locatedin Zuchwil, Switzerland
TheCongress Manager,EMEAis responsible forthe end-to-end planning, execution, and optimization of DePuy Synthes’ presence at international and regional congresses across the EMEA region, including in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.
This role partners closely with EMEA franchise marketing teams, commercial leaders, and external partners to deliver high-impact congress experiences that strengthen brand presence, support strategicobjectives, and enhance engagement with healthcare professionals.
The role manages a high volume of congress activityacrossall DSbusiness units and plays a critical role in ensuring consistent, compliant, and high-quality execution across markets.
Key Responsibilities
Congress Strategy & Planning
Lead collaboration with EMEA franchise and marketing teams to define clearobjectivesfor each congress and ensure alignment with commercial and brand priorities
Develop comprehensive congress project plans, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Drive consistency and scalability of congress execution across business units and markets
Project & Stakeholder Management
Coordinate,facilitate, and motivate cross-functional project teams to ensure alignment on goals, deliverables, and timelines
Act as thecentral pointof contact for all congress-related activities across EMEA
Partner with local teams to ensure effective execution in-market whilemaintainingregional alignment
Congress Execution (In-person, Hybrid, Virtual)
Lead concept development, planning, and execution of DePuy Synthes’ presence at key EMEA congresses
Oversee booth strategy, design, and implementation in collaboration with franchise marketing teams
Manage development and execution of virtual and hybrid congress platforms (e.g., virtual booths, digital engagement tools)
Provide on-site support for key congresses and ensure flawless execution
Vendor & External Partner Management
Select, manage, and evaluate external suppliers (e.g., booth builders, agencies,logisticsproviders, hotels)
Ensure delivery excellence, cost efficiency, and quality across all vendors
Build andmaintainstrong partnerships with congress organizers, societies, and Professional Congress Organizers (PCOs)
Budget & Financial Management
Develop and manage congress budgets, including forecasting and tracking costs
Ensure cost control and adherence to financial targets across all congress activities
Oversee reconciliation, invoicing, and financial reporting for congress projects
Compliance & Governance
Ensure all congress activitiescomply withJohnson & Johnson policies, industry regulations, and local country requirements
Partner with compliance and legal teams to ensureappropriate executionof sponsorships, engagements, and HCP interactions
Process & Continuous Improvement
Maintain, harmonize, and continuously improve congress standards, tools, and processes across EMEA
Capture and share best practices and lessons learned to drive continuous improvement
Support development of scalable frameworks for congress execution and resource optimization
Communication & Reporting
Provide consistent, clear communication to internal stakeholders across multiple channels
Deliver post-congress reporting includingKPIs, insights, and recommendations
Ensure effective information flow between regional and local teams
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degreerequired(Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field)
Advanced degree preferred
Experience
5–8+ years of experience in congress/event management, marketing operations, or project management, preferably in MedTech, healthcare, or a regulated industry
Proventrack recordmanaging complex, multi-stakeholder projects across regions
Experience managing large-scale events (in-person and virtual) isrequired
Skills & Capabilities
Strong project management and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across functions and geographies
Financial acumen with experience managing budgets
Excellent communication and presentation skills
High attention to detail and commitment to execution excellence
Strong understanding of compliance and governance in healthcare environments
LeadershipBehaviors/ Competencies
Collaborative– Builds strong partnerships across functions and countries
Execution-focused– Delivers high-quality outcomes under tight timelines
Strategic mindset– Aligns congress activities to broader commercial objectives
Continuous improvement– Activelyidentifiesopportunities to enhance processes and impact
Customer-centric– Focused on delivering exceptional experiences for healthcare professionals
Additional Information
Travel required across EMEA to support key congresses
Role may require flexibility to support events outside standard working hours
Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.
Johnson & Johnsonisan Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal,stateor local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who areprotectedveterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
Agility Jumps, Brand Positioning Strategy, Brand Recognition, Budgeting, Customer Analytics, Customer Intelligence, Data Analysis, Developing Others, Event Management, Execution Focus, Financial Analysis, Inclusive Leadership, Leadership, Market Knowledge, Operational Excellence, Organizational Project Management, Organizing, Problem Solving, Tactical Thinking, Team Management, Training People, Vendor Management