Project Coordinator
Location: San Diego, CA
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract
- Contract Duration: 5 months
- Pay Rate: $35.00 / Hour (USD)
- Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Job Summary
The Events Coordinator will provide logistical, operational, and administrative support to the Diagnostics Medical Education and Sales Education teams. This role is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing internal tours and customer visits in the Innovation Center, sales training programs, and medical educational events. A successful candidate will serve as a key partner in ensuring a high-quality experience for customers, healthcare professionals (HCPs), and internal stakeholders while maintaining compliance with all company policies and industry regulations. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, adaptability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Innovation Center Customer Visits and Internal Tours
- Coordinate the planning and execution of customer and internal visits to the Innovation Center in San Diego in partnership with Sales Education, Sales, Sales Leadership, Marketing, and Medical & Scientific Affairs teams.
- Manage visit logistics, including scheduling, travel coordination, security notifications, lodging, ground transportation, meals, and customer itineraries.
- Arrange and monitor all event-related services, including catering, meeting space setup, and hospitality requirements.
- Serve as the on-site coordinator during visits, providing operational support and ensuring a seamless experience for customers and internal stakeholders.
- Anticipate and resolve logistical issues to support successful visit execution.
Sales Education Course Support
- Coordinate logistics for on-site Sales Education training courses.
- Manage training materials, including printing, preparation, shipment, and distribution.
- Coordinate classroom and meeting room reservations, catering services, audiovisual requirements, and supply orders.
- Provide on-site support for training courses, including setup, attendee assistance, meal coordination, and event breakdown activities.
Medical Education Event Coordination
- Partner with Medical Education team members to plan and execute educational programs and events.
- Coordinate program logistics, including invitations, registration management through Cvent, speaker travel arrangements, venue sourcing, and food and beverage planning.
Financial and Administrative Support
- Prepare and submit expense reports related to events, customer visits, educational programs, and HCP engagements.
- Manage event documentation and maintain organized records to support accurate reporting and reimbursement processes.
- Assist with budget tracking and expense reconciliation as needed.
Compliance and Quality
- Maintain a thorough understanding of compliance policies, transparency reporting requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, including Sunshine Act, Stark Law, and other healthcare-related compliance requirements.
- Support accurate documentation and reporting to maintain compliance across all events and customer interactions.
Required Skills
- Excellent organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.
- Proven ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a dynamic environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in event planning, meeting management, training coordination, medical device, healthcare, or medical education environments.
- Experience with event management platforms such as Cvent.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required.
Required Experience
- 2 to 5 years of professional experience in event coordination, meeting planning, training support, medical education, healthcare, or related fields preferred.
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- Position is based in San Diego, California and requires regular on-site presence.
- Full-time, hourly position.
- Event support may require work outside of standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and selected weekends.
- Overtime and/or double-time compensation may apply in accordance with applicable labor laws and agency policies.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
This client is a leading medical device manufacturer operating in the diagnostics, breast health, GYN surgical, and skeletal health sectors, with a robust research and development program dedicated to advancing diagnostic and surgical technology. The organization serves healthcare providers and patients across the United States, with facilities including an Innovation Center in San Diego, CA. The company employs thousands of professionals including events coordinators, quality assurance specialists, manufacturing technicians, medical education specialists, and sales professionals who collaborate across cross-functional teams in a highly regulated, compliance-driven environment.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-11157