Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Role Purpose The Lead Event Management MEAP & Turkey CIS role is responsible for driving strategic planning, governance, and operational excellence of events across the region . This role ensures standardized, compliant, and high-impact event execution , aligning regional priorities with global guidelines while optimizing resources and supporting commercial objectives. Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Event Planning & Governance Develop and implement a regional events strategy aligned with global Commercial Excellence guidelines Lead annual event planning cycles , including prioritization and budget allocation Establish standardized frameworks for event planning, approvals, and performance tracking 2. Regional Event Operations Management Oversee the end-to-end execution of events across MEAP & Turkey CIS Manage a wide range of events including: Scientific conferences Marketing events Internal meetings and training sessions Partner with affiliate teams to ensure high-quality execution and reporting 3. Leadership & Matrix Management Provide functional oversight (dotted line) to country-level event leads and managers Drive capability building and best-practice sharing across markets Ensure alignment and consistency in execution across diverse geographies 4. Vendor & External Stakeholder Management Establish and maintain strong governance frameworks with external partners (agencies, hotels, suppliers) Ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and service quality across all engagements 5. Process Standardization & Compliance Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) for event management Ensure adherence to global Abbott compliance, financial, and legal policies Develop structured processes across markets with varying levels of maturity Core Accountabilities Deliver a unified and governed event management model across the region Optimize event investments and ROI through prioritization and analytics Drive cross-market collaboration and knowledge sharing Ensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality event execution Decision-Making Authority Define regional event strategy, KPIs, and success measures Determine event prioritization and budget optimization across markets Establish regional frameworks and operational policies for event execution Financial Responsibility Accountable for event budget optimization and cost efficiency across region Qualifications & Experience Education Bachelor s Degree (Business, Marketing, Healthcare or related field) Experience Minimum 3+ years in a multinational environment 3-5 years in commercial or event management roles (primary or supporting) Experience in regional or multi-country coordination is essential Must have a strong command of the English language Capabilities Strong project and stakeholder management skills Ability to work in matrix and cross-cultural environments Solid understanding of: Event operations Budget management Commercial processes Key Competencies Strategic thinking & planning Operational excellence Stakeholder influence (without direct authority) Analytical problem-solving Strong organizational and execution skills Travel Requirement Approximately 15% regional travel

Desired Candidate Profile

Education Bachelor s Degree (Business, Marketing, Healthcare or related field)

Experience Minimum 3+ years in a multinational environment

3-5 years in commercial or event management roles (primary or supporting)

Experience in regional or multi-country coordination is essential

Must have a strong command of the English language

Capabilities Strong project and stakeholder management skills

Ability to work in matrix and cross-cultural environments

Solid understanding of: Event operations Budget management Commercial processes

Key Competencies Strategic thinking & planning Operational excellence Stakeholder influence (without direct authority) Analytical problem-solving Strong organizational and execution skills