Project Manager Training Conferences

About VIB

VIB is an entrepreneurial nonprofit research institute in life sciences closely affiliated with five universities in Flanders. Our mission is to conduct groundbreaking strategic research that offers realworld solutions to citizens patients and farmers. Beyond research VIB is dedicated to fostering knowledgesharing through the Training & Conferences Program offering a range of training conferences and personal development opportunities tailored to the needs of the scientific community.

About the VIB Training & Conferences Program

The VIB Training & Conferences Program delivers highquality fully integrated training and personal development initiatives. Our offerings include modular training events elearning courses specialized workshops summer schools international conferences and customized development opportunities aimed at nurturing the skills of scientists across the globe.

Position Overview

As a project manager you will be responsible for the coordination and setup of the VIB conference series program a wellestablished initiative attracting over 2000 international participants annually. In addition you will also manage the implementation of microcredentials—certified shortterm learning experiences that should facilitate lifelong learning. Your role will be essential in ensuring a balanced highquality and engaging program for both conferences and learning trajectories contributing to VIBs strategy of providing a platform for scientists at all career stages to learn connect and enhance their expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Coordination VIB conference series program

• Set up and chair the organizing committees
• Ensure a balanced qualitative and attractive program for each VIB conference
• Collaborate with the event officer for a successful of the conference
• Collaborate with the marketing officer and create content for marketing
• Monitor the quality via evaluations

Implementation and coordination of microcredentials

• Negotiation with stakeholders
• Conceptual implementation at VIB
• Development and coordination of the content of specific microcredentials.
• Support Grant writing for selected projects

Implement and coordinate strategic projects such as:

• Benchmark analysis of the Training & Conferences Program
• Coordinate the development of dashboards for reporting and evaluation results. Setup will be done in collaboration with VIB ICT team

Consultation with all stakeholders

• Consultation of all involved parties regarding the choice and setup of conference topics and learning trajectories
• Establish links with other similar organizations
• Collaborate with other HQ units (ICT Finance Communications...

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Masters degree in life sciences or related field
• Technical & Scientific Expertise:
  • Experience in project management
  • Knowledge of research processes in (life) sciences
  • Knowledge of scientific conferences
  • Advanced knowledge of Office 365 (Word Excel Outlook)
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Capacity to think strategically
  • Capable of quickly gaining insight into new topics or research themes
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage projects efficiently
  • An eye for detail and accurate working methods
  • Diplomatic and mature maintaining professionalism under pressure
  • Strong communication and networking skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online. For more information please reach out to Evy Vierstraete