AO Foundation

In this role you will be required to Support the Head of Education Events by fulfilling administrative tasks (e.g. communications, agenda management, meeting planning, team management, analysis, summaries, etc.) Organize management- and staff team meetings with the worldwide team of Education Events & Relations Coordinate internal and external communications and exchange Act as point of contact person for the Education Events team Run own assigned projects to support the Head of Education Events To master this challenge you have At least 3 years of practical experience in a similar or comparable position Preferably an executive assistant or / and consultant or project- or event management background Excellent written and verbal English communications skills, and a good command of German Very strong organizational skills, good attentions to detail, ability to progress multiple projects in parallel High customer orientation, role model in manners, style and behavior Working experience within an international (healthcare/medical/life science) environment Ability to effectively work with tight deadlines, manage multiple tasks independently within allocated resources Motivated and energetic self-starter with trustworthiness, loyalty and reliability

To master this challenge, you have Educational requirements BSc or MSc in relevant field (Business Administration, Marketing, or equivalent) Job experience Proven record of professional experience in medical associations or med-tech environment (3-6 years) Proven experience in managing large congresses and journals Proven experience in managing complex large projects Proven experience in people management or relevant leadership experience Key skills Excellent communication and negotiation skills Proven leadership skills and the ability to manage, motivate and inspire a diverse team Good financial acumen, incl. forecasting, budget setting and financial analysis Passionate about continuous improvement, entrepreneurial and creative mindset to further enhance GN Academic Platforms Strong project management and strategy implementation expertise Reliable, proactive and problem-solving attitude with excellent organizational skills, an ability to work independently, whilst maintaining contact and effective communication with stakeholders at all levels Language skills Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of additional languages would be an asset In this role, you will be required to Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the organization of AO own congresses, driving the development of events innovation, ensuring congress and events are up to standard and compliant Overall responsibility for congress & events planning from A-Z (logistics, promotion, sponsorship, abstract management, etc) Establish and processes performance, evaluation and statistics about congress participants meet AOs standard Supervising and working closely with AO leadership and professional congress organisations (PCO) from the start of the planning process until the end of the successful execution of the congress and events Lead and manage the development and publishing of AO own Journals, including securing conditions for a stable journal logistic and administrative support, promotion, working closely with Publishing Editors and involved internal and external stakeholders Work in collaboration with Partners and Suppliers, monitoring costs, budget and contract negotiations Manage a team Accountable for Management of AO own congresses organization (GSC, FA) Management of AO own journals (GSJ, CMTR, Surgical Insights) Interfaces Key Directors of Clinical Divisions (Spine, CMF, Recon) AO Marketing, AO Finance, AO IT Suppliers (e.g. PCO) Surgeons (Managing Editor, Editors-in-Chief, program steering committees, international boards)

Intro As a highly vascularized tissue, bone shows impressive regenerative abilities, aiming to restore its original biological composition, structure, and mechanical function. Successful healing relies on various interconnected processes, in which revascularization and differentiation of recruited cells are crucial. Yet, while bone injuries mostly heal, about 10% of cases experience delayed or non-union due to impaired callus formation or cartilage-to-bone transition failure. Such cases are often associated with impaired vascularization of the initial fracture. Interactions between vasculature and bone formation are documented, still, cellular and molecular interplays need more exploration. To achieve a better comprehension of these molecular and biochemical factors at the cellular level, precise and well-controlled 3D in vitro models are necessary. Within this context, we are looking for an outstanding PhD student to join our team for 4 years. The successful applicant will be working within a multidisciplinary team developing an in vitro 3D micro-vascular invasion platform for the study of cellular and molecular interplays during cartilage to bone transition in healthy and compromised situations. In this role you will be required to Plan and conduct in vitro experiments using self-designed in vitro 3D culture models Establish and utilize cellular and molecular methods for musculoskeletal tissue Optimise 3D co-culturing conditions In order to master this challenge, you have A Masters in cell or molecular biology, biomedical engineering or related field Previous experience in cell culture and laboratory techniques (e.g. histology, confocal microscopy, molecular biology) Interest in imaging and related image-analysis technologies Experience in planning and executing research experiments Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral) Ability to solve complex tasks in a highly independent manner along with a willing-to-help attitude Present good adaptation and integration skills in a cross-cultural/interdisciplinary environment High motivation and passion for research

Progenitor Cell Biology and Mechanoregulation Focus Area Within the Progenitor Cell Biology and Mechanoregulation Focus Area, we aim to transition MSCs towards clinical applications for bone and cartilage regeneration. Once MSCs have been obtained, their differentiation into various possible phenotypes requires a detailed understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms. We are investigating the role of multiple stimuli in the process of stem cell differentiation, in particular, the use of mechanical stimulation is a feasible mechanism to promote healing by improving rehabilitation protocols for cartilage. Information gained from bioreactor studies offers an opportunity to optimize rehabilitation protocols in patients. To master this challenge, you have PhD in biology or related field Experience in cell culture and laboratory techniques (e.g. histology, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry) Experience in molecular biology Experience in planning and executing research projects with publication of results Experience in supervision is beneficial (e.g. bachelor, master students) We require good English language skills A helpful workplace behavior or attitudes In this role, you will be required to Plan and conduct in vitro experiments on using a multiaxial load bioreactor system Contribute to cartilage regeneration experiments Establish and utilize molecular methods for musculoskeletal tissue Optimise loading protocols for human MSC chondrogenesis The successful applicant The successful applicant will be working within a multidisciplinary team investigating the timing of mechanical treatments for cartilage regeneration using a multiaxial load bioreactor. The project assesses the timing and duration of mechanical stimulation on cell differentiation and tissue properties. In collaboration with a team in Manchester, UK we will also investigate the role of circadian rhythm in cell response to load The position may be particularly suitable for candidates experienced in cellular and molecular biology with an interest in developing cross disciplinary skills. The candidate will closely interact with internal and external collaborators focusing on bioreactors and cell/ molecular biology.

In this role you will be required to Key Responsibilities Support event deployment and logistics (pre-, on-site and post- event) Provide operational and administrative support for all related event activities and maintain activities in the event management system Manage event participants for assigned educational events Support the events execution on-site as a backup of the Event Owners Help to facilitate smooth collaboration within Operational Teams (EO and ES) Manage the collaboration with local agencies / suppliers Act as the cost expert of the events (manage the expenses) Drive invoice handling and P&L reporting Manage CME accreditation Manage compliance approval and data in Concerto Manage event closing for final reconciliation Accountable for Assigned event(s) within in the cluster Budget for assigned events Interfaces Cluster Leads EOs Local agencies / suppliers incl. Synbone Event participants To master this challenge you have Educational requirements Bachelor degree in relevant field (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher Education “Fachausweis“ Job experience Proven record of professional experience in event organization or project management (3-5 years) Experience in medical events/course organization would be an advantage Key skills Strong organizational-, project- and event management skills Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain relations with Health Care Professional at all levels and broader stakeholders Good problem solving and strong analytical skills as well as proven ability to prioritize task A collaborative, solution-focused approach, ability to collaborate well with others and work cross-functionally across the organization Effective Team player skills through consistent reliability and effective support Knowledge and proven experience of relevant systems Language skills Mother tongue German Fluent written and verbal English. Knowledge of other relevant languages in the region are an asset

To master this challenge you have University or similar degree preferably (Masters or PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline) Understanding of ICH-GCP Experience in managing research and have basic medical knowledge Three years of practical experience with project management Event planning and management experience Strong written and oral communication skills in English Very good time management and analytical skills Attention to detail and reliability, ability to work both independently and in a team Good financial acumen (budgeting and forecasting) Flexibility and customer-focused mindset Ability to travel internationally up to 20 percent In this role you will be required to manage and support the research activities of international study groups comprising global key opinion leaders (KOLs) and clinical investigators act as the primary contact for all study group activities build relationships with KOLs and manage their membership structure and performance accountable for the performance and relevant KPIs of the research projects, activities, and members involved in the planning, development, and execution of clinical multicenter studies in the field of spine surgery, including protocol writing, database setup, monitoring, basic statistical analysis, and publishing of results support the development of clinical practice guidelines, classifications, and core outcome sets, as required follow standardized processes of project approval, project monitoring, and reporting coordinate and supervise parts of, or entire, clinical research projects in collaboration with internal and external service providers, depending on the scale of the project assist with the development of research grant applications assist with disseminating and translating research results and outputs

To master this challenge you have University or similar degree preferably (Masters or PhD in a relevant life sciences discipline) Understanding of ICH-GCP Experience in managing research and have basic medical knowledge Three years of practical experience with project management Event planning and management experience Strong written and oral communication skills in English Very good time management and analytical skills Attention to detail and reliability, ability to work both independently and in a team Good financial acumen (budgeting and forecasting) Flexibility and customer-focused mindset Ability to travel internationally up to 20 percent In this role you will be required to manage and support the research activities of international study groups comprising global key opinion leaders (KOLs) and clinical investigators act as the primary contact for all study group activities build relationships with KOLs and manage their membership structure and performance accountable for the performance and relevant KPIs of the research projects, activities, and members involved in the planning, development, and execution of clinical multicenter studies in the field of spine surgery, including protocol writing, database setup, monitoring, basic statistical analysis, and publishing of results support the development of clinical practice guidelines, classifications, and core outcome sets, as required follow standardized processes of project approval, project monitoring, and reporting coordinate and supervise parts of, or entire, clinical research projects in collaboration with internal and external service providers, depending on the scale of the project assist with the development of research grant applications assist with disseminating and translating research results and outputs

In this role you are required to: Manage the development and further enhancements of value adding programs for our communities (e.g. membership, fellowship, mentorship, pathways) in line with set objectives, by closely collaborating with the Manager Community and Core Group Dev, Community Development Commissions & Managers, and other internal stakeholders Define, develop and implement value adding member acquisition and retention concepts and supporting assets for AO's key touch-points (courses, congresses, websites), including conceptualization, development, asset creation, communication plans, evaluation, refinements Analyze member statistics and provide relevant reports to management and governance levels including suggested measures Support community development commission managers: planning and execution of meetings, minutes and follow up of action items (excluding F2F logistics) Have budget responsibility for assigned projects Communicate with surgeons and senior management, and collaborate with Marketing and regional teams On request: provide onsite support at major key events and congresses Implementation of Community and Core Group Development programs and activities To master this challenge you have: BSc or MSc in relevant field (Business, Marketing, Event Management, or similar) Proven record of professional experience in event management or project management or similar field (2-3 years) Good communication skills and ability to interact with stakeholders on all levels Strong project management skills Ability to prioritize work plans and handle multiple projects simultaneously with tight deadlines and sudden changes Reliable, proactive and problem-solving attitude with excellent organizational skills Passionate about continuous improvement, entrepreneurial and creative mindset to further develop the different communities Social media management experience Empathy and ability to interact with HCP on all levels Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of additional languages would be an asset

In this role you will be required to Key Responsibilities Project manage and take ownership of assigned Educational Events in line with AO’s Global Education Process and Educational Guidelines in close collaboration with ES and course chairs Help to facilitate smooth collaboration within Operational Teams (EO and ES) Build and manage relationships with Chairperson and Faculty​, supporting in in the development of scientific programs, event details and faculty invitation in the given timeline Identify and invite Faculty and Speakers in close collaboration with the Course Chairs Close collaboration with DPS DRIs on event technical support, education grant and voucher purchase Perform as a revenue expert, further liaise and instruct ES on available budget and coordinate with Event Specialists Develop local networks by engaging and building strong relationships with local Partners to embrace the local environment and understand the local needs. Develop trustful relationships on-site during the events, expanding AO networks which will contribute to AO Education Identify need for collaboration with local agencies / suppliers Annual budget planning for the events in the assigned countries as part of AOs yearly budgeting cycle For exceptional cases only: Manage local AO governance, e.g., country councils organize governance meetings, support communications to national To master this challenge you have Educational requirements University Master or Bachelor degree in relevant field (e.g., hospitality, event management, public relations, communications, marketing) or higher Education „Fachausweis“ Job experience Proven record of professional experience in project work or event management (3-5 years) Experience in medical events/course organization is an advantage Key skills Strong organizational-, project- and event management skills Good communication skills and ability to build and maintain relations with Health Care Professional at all levels and broader stakeholders Good problem solving and strong analytical skills as well as proven ability to prioritize task A collaborative, solution-focused approach, ability to collaborate well with others and work cross-functionally across the organization Effective leadership skills through consistent reliability and effective support Language skills Fluent written and verbal English. Knowledge of other relevant languages in the region are an asset

To master this challenge, you have 5-8 years of experience in adult medical education, and/or simulation systems and processes In this role, you will be required to Strategy and Collaboration Responsible for developing and implementing the AO EI simulation strategy Collaborate with external partners to identify new simulation opportunities and possibilities Develop relationships with a broad range of simulation development companies Provide guidance and work collaboratively with internal teams to design and implement portfolio of simulation solutions and providing guidance Design and Implementation Co-create and implement demand-driven simulation-based training programs and scenarios to enhance medical learning Support the productization and commercialization of internal simulation products Ensure realistic business models for simulation solutions. Development and Improvement Front-to-back development, evaluation and improvement of simulation models and systems Provide training and support to internal teams on simulation systems and processes Continuously monitor simulation systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement Technical Expertise and Knowledge Develop and maintain a deep understanding of a wide range of simulation technologies and practices (i.e. low/high fidelity, AR/VR, digital) Stay up to date and research simulation trends and opportunities in the market. Experience in Human Factors / Human Centered Design or Human Machine Interaction is a plus. Project Management Coordinate task completion and actions needed to achieve the goals of particular projects Budgeting, planning and resource management responsibilities