A unique opportunity at a growing nonprofit for an individual with prior experience as Managing Director of Operations and Conferences, or someone ready to take the next step to fill this important role. You must be eager to roll up your sleeves and help the Executive Director/CEO on an ambitious and rewarding journey to grow the impact of a healthcare-focused organization while advancing your own career. You will be an integral part of the management team, working closely with leadership, and taking a leadership role in the operations of the organization. This position is ideal for someone excited to take on increasing responsibility in a dynamic and supportive environment. You’ll play a central role in helping the Executive Director/CEO grow the nonprofit and make a meaningful impact on our membership, the staff team, and society at large.

You will be accountable for overseeing the logistics of the Annual Meeting and other Society meetings, as well as other member and nonmember engagement across all BMES activities. Also accountable for supervising and/or supporting business development initiatives related to revenue growth and industry engagement.

Works collaboratively with all employees on operational plans that support BMES strategies for targeted membership and stakeholder recruitment, marketing and advertising campaigns, and assurance of meaningful member and stakeholder experiences for BMES events and overall.
Supports the Executive Director with research-based strategic insights, guidance and consistent messaging aligned to the BMES strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; master’s degree and a CAE designation is a plus. Or proven professional experience managing teams, processes and organizations.
• A minimum of 10 years’ work experience, with at least 5+ years in a senior management role, and preferably in an individual membership professional association.
• Highly strategic, analytical and critical thinker with demonstrated success using data to drive decision making.
• Proven relationship builder with the ability to quickly earn the respect of multiple constituencies, both internally and externally
• Demonstrated superior writing, editing and oral communications and presentation skills
• Project management experience with the ability to manage and oversee multiple projects simultaneously, working collaboratively cross-organizationally and with volunteers
• Ability to travel to attend committee meetings, partner conferences and BMES events
• Competency with MS Office suite, AMS/CRM software and data tools, and direct experience using social media and other e-communication tools is required.

About The Biomedical Engineering Society

BMES is the premier professional community for biomedical engineering innovation and excellence. Our vibrant organization unites more than 6,700 members and a network of over 25,000 across academia, industry, and healthcare, supported by 110+ student chapters worldwide. Through our conferences, specialized interest groups, four leading journals and a myriad of initiatives, we drive advances in medical technology, research, and patient care. Join us in shaping the future of healthcare through engineering.

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