Associate Strategic Meeting Planning Specialist

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 We are excited to offer a compelling opportunity for a dynamic and driven professional to join our team in a role that sits at the heart of strategic impact and operational excellence. This position provides a unique platform to contribute to high-visibility initiatives, collaborate with diverse stakeholders across regions, and shape processes that directly influence business outcomes. If you are passionate about delivering results, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking organization, this role offers both the challenge and the reward you are looking for making it an excellent next step in your career. This role offers a flexible and collaborative working environment designed to support both performance and well-being. The position is primarily based in Cairo - Egypt, with a hybrid working model that combines on-site presence with remote flexibility, depending on business needs. Regular interaction with regional and global stakeholders is expected, providing valuable exposure across markets and functions. Occasional travel may be required to support key meetings, events, or initiatives, offering further opportunities for professional growth and cross-cultural collaboration. This set-up ensures a balanced, yet engaging work experience aligned with business priorities. Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: Plan and deliver internal and external meetings, symposiums, and conferences in full compliance with Medtronic policies and regulations, aligning stakeholders on objectives, target audience, and desired outcomes Manage end-to-end budget and financial processes, including planning, tracking, reconciliation, cost optimization, and vendor payments to ensure full transparency and control Source, negotiate, and coordinate venues, hotels, and third-party services while managing all event logistics such as venue setup, travel arrangements, and visa requirements Oversee AV, production, and technical services, including digital solutions such as mobile event applications, audience response tools, and virtual or augmented engagement platforms to enhance participant experience Design and manage attendee experience through registration platforms, communications, and on-site support, ensuring smooth coordination of participation, travel, and accommodation needs Utilize Medtronic-approved tools to manage event registration, communications, reporting, and on-site operations to ensure efficient execution and accurate data management Generate and analyze event reports and performance metrics, providing insights on outcomes, value delivery, and opportunities for continuous improvement Required Knowledge and Experience: Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience in event or meeting planning Ability to manage assigned tasks and small-scale projects with close supervision, ensuring timely and compliant delivery Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve straightforward issues related to event planning and execution Effective communication skills to work with internal/external teams, gather information, and ensure alignment on deliverables Basic understanding of event management processes, tools, and systems Willingness to learn, develop skills, and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and ways of working Fluency in English, both written and spoken Proficiency in French is considered an advantage 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. 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. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). 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. Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here 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. We change lives. Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives. We build extraordinary solutions as one team. With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough. This life-changing career is yours to engineer. By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest: Experiences that put people first. Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need. Life-transforming technologies. No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms. Better outcomes for our world. Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls. Insight-driven care. Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care 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, sexual 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. For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. 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