Marketing Associate - Events

Work Flexibility: Not available

The role:

If you are a Marketing, Events or PR graduate with an interest in Event Management and some experience in event management, this is your opportunity to join a high-performing team that shapes the future of medical education.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of how we bring our marketing and education programs to life - working on nationally recognised events, partnering with industry experts, and gaining hands-on experience from day one.

What you will do:

• End-to-End Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and deliver a diverse range of marketing events and meetings

• Collaborate with Industry Leaders: Work closely with Product and Marketing Managers, as well as external partners, to deliver high-quality events that drive engagement and meet organisational goals.

• Own Venue & Vendor Management: Research venues, conduct site visits, liaise with vendors, and support contract negotiations.

• Manage Budgets & Timelines:

Create and maintain event timelines, task lists, and budgets. You’ll monitor progress, solve problems proactively, and keep everything on track.

• Use Leading Event Technology:

Build registration sites, websites, surveys, and comms using our event management platform (e.g., CVENT). Full training provided.

• Coordinate Event Logistics:

Handle travel bookings, group accommodation, transfers, and onsite logistics—always ensuring compliance with company standards.

• Drive Communications:

Draft and execute communication plans, including invitations, reminders, event updates, and post-event feedback.

• Support Continuous Improvement:

Analyse event feedback and identify opportunities to refine and elevate future experiences.

What you need: Required Qualifications

• Some experience in event planning, coordination, or project management.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.

• Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry.

• Familiarity with compliance guidelines for healthcare professional (HCP) interactions or exposure to working in compliance driven environments

• Experience using event technology platforms and digital communications tools.

• Strong negotiation skills for vendor and contract management.

• Experience managing large-scale conferences or multi-day events

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Work for one of the world’s most respected Medtech companies.

• Meaningful work that contributes to better healthcare outcomes.

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

• Fast-paced, supportive environment with strong development pathways.

• Opportunity to build a strong foundation in marketing, events, and medical education.

• 2025 Stryker named one of the World’s Best Workplaces.

If you are interested in applying, please include a short paragraph at the top of your CV that highlights why you are applying for this role, and why you are interested in a career here at Stryker.

Travel Percentage: None