Senior Events Specialist

Abbott Laboratories • Austin, TX

14d • $78,000 - $156,000

About The Position

The Senior Events 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 a Senior Events 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Planning, Marketing, Hospitality, Business, or related field
• Minimum 4 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level