Medical Education Representative / Medical Events Specialist (m/f/d) – based in Spain, Portugal, Netherlands or Poland
Penumbrainc
Job Summary
Penumbra is a leading MedTech company providing cutting-edge solutions for conditions like stroke and pulmonary embolism. This role involves supporting and coordinating country-level medical education programs, managing event logistics, handling operational tasks like budgets and compliance, and serving as the main point of contact for physicians. The specialist will also track program KPIs and stay updated on industry trends to enhance physician engagement.
Must Have
- Support and coordinate country-level medical education programs
- Organize and manage all event logistics (venues, travel, materials, demos, hands-on sessions)
- Handle operational tasks such as budgets, compliance submissions (HCC), and physician reimbursements
- Serve as the main point of contact for physicians from registration to post-event follow-up
- Gather training needs and provide guidance on program formats
- Track program KPIs, measure outcomes, and report results to stakeholders
- Provide support, coaching, and guidance to colleagues and internal teams
- Stay updated on industry trends, medical device innovations, and best practices
- Hands-on experience with Cvent for managing educational events and registrations
- Minimum 3 years’ experience coordinating educational programs
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and data-driven mindset
- Fluency in English
- Willingness to travel approximately 35%
Good to Have
- Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or pharma
- Experience with Excel, data analysis, and BI tools
- Additional European languages
Perks & Benefits
- Innovation with frequent product launches
- Dynamic and inclusive environment with flat hierarchy
- Diverse, open-minded, and supportive team
- Annual fitness subsidy
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
- Two weeks of paid Family Care Leave
- Paid extra time off on December 24th and 31st
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% cashback)
- Comprehensive accident insurance during all business trips
Job Description
At Penumbra, innovation, teamwork, and initiative are more than values – they are the foundation of a workplace where every individual is encouraged to grow and make a real difference. We believe that the strength of our team lies in our diverse talents and shared passion for improving lives. If you’re looking for a role where your contributions matter, we invite you to join a company that values both personal development and impactful work. As a leading MedTech company, we are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for conditions such as stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and acute limb ischemia. Headquartered in Alameda, California, has over 4,500 employees worldwide and generated revenues of approximately $1.2 billion in 2024.
What’s in it for you
- Innovation - With eight product launches in the past year alone, we continue to push boundaries and bring meaningful innovation to the market.
- Impact, great atmosphere, flat hierarchy – We offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive and contribute to our mission.
- A Team That Inspires – Work alongside a diverse, open-minded, and supportive team that encourages personal and professional growth.
- Stay Active – Enjoy an annual fitness subsidy to support your healthy lifestyle.
- Support & Well-Being – Benefit from our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, providing guidance and support in times of need.
- Family First – Receive two weeks of paid Family Care Leave to support a sick family member or in the case of bereavement.
- Vacation Time – In addition to your local vacation days, enjoy paid extra time off on December 24th and 31st.
- Boost Your Investments – Take part in our Employee Stock Purchase Program and enjoy 15% cashback on your investments.
- Accident Insurance – Stay protected with comprehensive accident insurance during all business trips.
Main Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate country-level medical education programs, partnering closely with Sales and Marketing to ensure seamless execution; including travel across the country (approximately 35% of the time, ~1–2 days per week, depending on workload peaks)
- Organize and manage all event logistics, including venues, travel, materials, demos, and hands-on technical sessions with medical devices
- Handle operational tasks such as budgets, compliance submissions (HCC), and physician reimbursements in collaboration with AP
- Serve as the main point of contact for physicians from registration to post-event follow-up, troubleshooting any operational or technical issues
- Gather training needs and provide guidance on program formats, co-creating solutions with cross-functional teams
- Track program KPIs, measure outcomes, and report results to stakeholders to continuously improve program effectiveness
- Provide support, coaching, and guidance to colleagues and internal teams as required
- Stay updated on industry trends, medical device innovations, and best practices to enhance operational processes and physician engagement
What we are looking for
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in events, marketing, business administration, biomedical engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with Cvent for managing educational events and registrations
- Minimum 3 years’ experience coordinating educational programs; experience in medical devices, healthcare, or pharma is a strong advantage
- Strong organizational and project management skills, able to multitask across multiple educational formats
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build relationships with internal teams, external partners, and physicians
- Analytical and data-driven mindset: tracking KPIs, measuring program success, reporting outcomes, and identifying the right audience; experience with Excel, data analysis, and BI tools is a strong plus
- Service-oriented, professional, proactive, resilient, and adaptable; able to thrive in dynamic environments
- Fluency in English, Additional European languages are a strong plus
- Willingness to travel approximately 35%
As we require fluent English skills and the process will involve English speaking colleagues, we are looking forward to receiving your CV in English.
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