Job Description
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We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Aug 2026
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
To provide logistical and operational support for Human Factors (HF) validation studies and other R&D activities. This role is critical for ensuring smooth execution of events, including site logistics, contracting, payments, and resource coordination across multiple project
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
You Will:
Be responsible for all event management, logistics for KOL engagements, meeting compliance and BCS policy adherence for the Surgical Physician Relations function
Responsible for all event management, logistics for KOL engagements, meeting compliance and BCS policy adherence
Dedicated resource responsible for managing the HCP contracting process and submitting honoraria payments to KOLs
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts (master service agreements, consulting work orders, training and education work orders, affiliate work orders), and facility agreements
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract fulfillment and associated payments in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Processes payments and reimbursement forms from healthcare professional events through proper system (eCATS, PCI) to ensure accuracy and completeness
Manages project brief for team, ensuring engagement request forms are submitted for each contractual requirement
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data and maintains historical information
In compliance with Medtronic policies and relevant regulations, plans and organizes internal and external business-related meetings, symposiums, conferences and program events by working with meeting stakeholders to align and execute against strategic direction (e.g., meeting objectives, desired outcomes, intended audience, content coordination, creative and innovative engagement techniques).
Addresses all aspects of budget and billing, including development of and tracking against budgets, identification and capture of cost savings/cost avoidance efforts, reconciling master bill, coordinating payment to vendors, and managing meeting expenses.
Investigates, sources, negotiates, and coordinates hotel and ancillary meeting services (includes contractors, vendors, onsite staff) while managing logistics of program functions, including but not limited to space set-up, food and beverage, arrangement of air and ground transportation, passport and VISA clearances.
Selects, books and coordinates AV / Production and Auxiliary Technical Services (e.g., mobile applications, augmented/virtual reality applications, audience response systems, polling/surveys) to ensure successful execution and evaluation of meetings.
Facilitates attendee experience through registration site design, event promotion and communications, and attendee management to support needs related to meeting attendance (e.g., accommodation requests, RSVPs for sessions, travel manifests).
Generates, analyzes and communicates event level and cross-event reporting against identified key meeting metrics and value-proposition indicators, as needed.
Must Have:
High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience in meeting or event planning or equivalent experience
Or an Associate's Degree with 6+ years experience
Or a Baccalaureate Degree with 4+ years experience
Nice to Have:
Substantial experience in meeting planning with a large, matrixed organization
Experience as a Medtronic Meeting Planner is highly preferred
Ability to create processes and SOPs, proven experience in developing new systems, ways of work and programs
Experience managing budgets
Customer facing experience
Exposure to contracting and payments
Experience working with Sunshine Laws
Experience working with global regions, diverse cultures and audiences
Must be self directed and able to work autonomously. Take initiative and problem solve/troubleshoot without needing direction
Software proficiency in MS Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
Cvent, eCats experience preferred
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 28 Aug 2026
At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
A Day in the Life
To provide logistical and operational support for Human Factors (HF) validation studies and other R&D activities. This role is critical for ensuring smooth execution of events, including site logistics, contracting, payments, and resource coordination across multiple project
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We’re working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.
You Will:
Be responsible for all event management, logistics for KOL engagements, meeting compliance and BCS policy adherence for the Surgical Physician Relations function
Responsible for all event management, logistics for KOL engagements, meeting compliance and BCS policy adherence
Dedicated resource responsible for managing the HCP contracting process and submitting honoraria payments to KOLs
Administers, extends, negotiates and terminates standard and nonstandard contracts (master service agreements, consulting work orders, training and education work orders, affiliate work orders), and facility agreements
Conducts proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract fulfillment and associated payments in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
Processes payments and reimbursement forms from healthcare professional events through proper system (eCATS, PCI) to ensure accuracy and completeness
Manages project brief for team, ensuring engagement request forms are submitted for each contractual requirement
Advises management of contractual rights and obligations; compiles and analyzes data and maintains historical information
In compliance with Medtronic policies and relevant regulations, plans and organizes internal and external business-related meetings, symposiums, conferences and program events by working with meeting stakeholders to align and execute against strategic direction (e.g., meeting objectives, desired outcomes, intended audience, content coordination, creative and innovative engagement techniques).
Addresses all aspects of budget and billing, including development of and tracking against budgets, identification and capture of cost savings/cost avoidance efforts, reconciling master bill, coordinating payment to vendors, and managing meeting expenses.
Investigates, sources, negotiates, and coordinates hotel and ancillary meeting services (includes contractors, vendors, onsite staff) while managing logistics of program functions, including but not limited to space set-up, food and beverage, arrangement of air and ground transportation, passport and VISA clearances.
Selects, books and coordinates AV / Production and Auxiliary Technical Services (e.g., mobile applications, augmented/virtual reality applications, audience response systems, polling/surveys) to ensure successful execution and evaluation of meetings.
Facilitates attendee experience through registration site design, event promotion and communications, and attendee management to support needs related to meeting attendance (e.g., accommodation requests, RSVPs for sessions, travel manifests).
Generates, analyzes and communicates event level and cross-event reporting against identified key meeting metrics and value-proposition indicators, as needed.
Must Have:
High School Diploma or equivalent with 8+ years of relevant experience in meeting or event planning or equivalent experience
Or an Associate's Degree with 6+ years experience
Or a Baccalaureate Degree with 4+ years experience
Nice to Have:
Substantial experience in meeting planning with a large, matrixed organization
Experience as a Medtronic Meeting Planner is highly preferred
Ability to create processes and SOPs, proven experience in developing new systems, ways of work and programs
Experience managing budgets
Customer facing experience
Exposure to contracting and payments
Experience working with Sunshine Laws
Experience working with global regions, diverse cultures and audiences
Must be self directed and able to work autonomously. Take initiative and problem solve/troubleshoot without needing direction
Software proficiency in MS Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, etc.
Cvent, eCats experience preferred
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$102,400.00 - $153,600.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
About Medtronic
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, ****** orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Principal Meeting Planning Specialist position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in North Haven offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.