CME Program and Speaker Manager

The primary responsibility of the CME Program and Speaker Manager is to work with member volunteers to lead the development and execution of quality educational programming (activities), in a variety of formats including but not limited to, in-person meetings/courses, virtual meetings, webinars, blended learning, self-assessment products, and enduring educational activities. This position plays a key role in managing and delivering a growing education portfolio. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple client programs and abstract submissions as well as CME material collection and the development of a conference app (as required by client).

Position Responsibilities

• Program Management
  • Manages development of in-person and virtual meetings for SCA Annual Meeting and Workshops
  • Speaker Management: including communications, scheduling, tracking and compliance, and collection of documentation for conflict-of-interest identification and resolution.
  • Manages the call for abstract and review processes for the Annual Meeting and Workshops.
  • Manages the PBLD processes for Annual Meeting and Workshops.

• Organize and host calls and meetings with member volunteers on program objectives, outcomes, and action items; follow-up with volunteers to drive action items to completion.
• Serve as primary contact for all speaker confirmations, content review, and presentation preparation, both pre-event and onsite.
• Effectively manage speaker database, which includes managing the implementation of necessary and applicable technologies associated with project management of programs in area of responsibility.

• Manages the implementation of educational activity evaluations and other outcomes measurement requirements and assist in the collection and reporting of educational outcomes data to applicable teams, etc.
• Interfaces with the Meetings Department for logistical and registration needs
• Manages the development and distribution of necessary meeting materials

• Serve as on-site point of contact for speakers, coordinating with AV/tech and other event/presentation logistics support as needed.    

• Post-event reporting and content management. 
• Coordinate the collection, preparation and distribution of program materials and resources (i.e. presentations, evaluations, agendas, handouts, etc.) using abstract management and/or speaker management platforms.

• Assists with the development and coordination of the Conference App as
• Supports collection and preparation of CME related information for accredited activities including disclosures, evaluation and outcomes data and analysis, ACCME PARs submission, etc.
• Create certificates and transcripts as
• Maintains appropriate interpersonal relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and Society leaders and members.
• Utilizes exemplary customer service skills when answering the education department calls and other phone inquiries and emails particularly about educational products and live events.

Attend in-person programs to manage onsite activities, as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience, preferably in a medical/physician
• Bachelor’s degree or commensurate
• Strong computer skills required, including expertise with Microsoft suite: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and
• Ability to effectively interact and collaborate with volunteer
• Excellent written and oral communication, including editing and
• Experience working with AMS, Program, and Abstract Management
• Experience with Cadmium Abstract, mEvent, Speaker Management, and ACCME requirements is
• Excellent project management skills for managing multiple client programs and abstract submissions, CME material collection and the development of a conference app (as required by client). while meeting deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work remotely efficiently with minimal supervision exercising independent judgment
• Excellent customer service skills with experience providing daily support to customers
• Ability to learn and develop mastery of new technology quickly
• Flexible and able to shift gears (projects) as needed

Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail