Key Skills

Job Description

We are a professional conference organiser and medical education provider specialising in infectious diseases, delivering high-quality programs worldwide. We are looking for a proactive, organized and energetic Medior Project Coordinator to join our Project Team and help bring impactful scientific meetings and educational programs to life. Role Description: As a Medior Project Coordinator you will support the Project Manager and take day-to-day responsibility for the successful delivery of a portfolio of events. You will manage projects end-to-end, coordinate suppliers and faculty, and ensure budgets, logistics and timelines are met - all while contributing to an open, collaborative team that delivers international medical education. What you will do: Own the delivery of your projects and reach annual logistical and participation targets for your portfolio. Independently manage a varied portfolio; ~40% of your workload will be new, complex or larger projects (including events with >300 participants). Coordinate and engage internal support teams and external suppliers efficiently (venues, AV, printers, hosts, catering, print work etc.). Lead venue and hotel processes: outreach, negotiation of rates within budget, F&B, room set-up and accommodation. Manage faculty logistics: agreements, profiles, COI, permissions, registrations, travel reimbursements, honoraria and recordings. Maintain financial ownership of your projects: handle invoicing, update budgets, ensure prepayments and invoice processing are completed so projects can be closed within 8 weeks after event dates. Develop and manage event portals and platforms (registration, scholarships, virtual conference portals). Meet all milestones and deadlines for project preparation and financial management. This role requires occasional travel for event execution and on-site project delivery. Who you are - skills & experience Bachelor's or Master's degree (or equivalent experience) with an academic way of thinking. Proven experience or strong affinity with managing projects and events. Commercial awareness and good business acumen. Near-native command of Dutch preferred (spoken and written) Near-native command of English required (spoken and written). Additional languages (e.g., Spanish, Portuguese, Russian) are a plus. Excellent communicator and stakeholder manager; comfortable switching between high-level planning and detailed execution. Strong numerical skills and comfortable working with budgets and financial data. Solid IT skills - Microsoft Office required; experience with WordPress and Adobe InDesign is a plus. Willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks. Professional appearance and a strong work ethic. Your personal qualities: Positive, optimistic and with a good sense of humour. Ambitious, energetic and eager to contribute. Strong sense of ownership and responsibility; performs well under pressure. Creative, solutions-focused, honest and reliable. Flexible mindset - prepared to go beyond a strict 9-5 schedule when needed. How you will work with us: You will report to the Project Manager and are expected to take initiative to handle project tasks independently. Collaboration is key: you will support colleagues and act as both a contributor and a reliable backup for other Project Coordinators and Project Managers to ensure continuity across the team. We would love to hear from you if this sounds like the next step in your career!

Core Responsibilities

The Project Coordinator manages a portfolio of medical education events end-to-end, overseeing logistics, suppliers, and faculty. They are responsible for meeting participation targets, managing budgets, and ensuring the successful delivery of international scientific meetings.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and have proven experience in project or event management. Proficiency in English is required, with Dutch and other languages being preferred, alongside strong IT skills and commercial acumen.