Congress Manager

Congress Manager Location: Zuchwil, Switzerland At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at jnj.com. As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. 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. Johnson & Johnsoniscommitted to providing an interview process that isinclusive ofour applicants’ needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to requestan accommodation, external applicants please contact us viahttps://www.jnj.com/contact-us/careers, internal employees contactAskGSto be directed to your accommodation resource. #LI-Hybrid #DePuySynthesCareers 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