Junior Project Manager – Corporate Relations Management (m/f/d)

Vienna

Full-time

Permanent employee

38,500 € per year

Your mission

Join our Corporate Relations Management team and play an important role in the operational delivery of UEG’s collaboration with industry partners.
This is a hands-on, operationally focused role within an international scientific and medical environment. A major part of the position is dedicated to the successful implementation of industry activities around UEG Week, our annual congress, including the exhibition, company meeting rooms, lead systems, digital platforms and supporter deliverables.
Beyond UEG Week, you will take ownership of recurring operational and administrative processes within the Corporate Relations Unit and support our communication activities towards industry partners. You will work across multiple projects, platforms and deadlines and collaborate closely with colleagues, external suppliers and international industry partners. If you enjoy keeping complex processes organised, are highly detail-oriented and like turning plans into smooth operational delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the operational implementation of industry activities related to UEG Week, including exhibition services, company meeting rooms, Meet the Expert sessions and other industry formats.
Manage industry-related digital platforms and tools, such as the Industry Zone and the UEG Week online shop.
Coordinate deadlines, materials and deliverables with industry partners and ensure accurate and timely implementation.
Maintain data, contact lists and structured project documentation, including follow-up of deadlines and open action points.
Support administrative processes within the Corporate Relations Unit, including the preparation of offers and presentations.
Support internal and external communications, including the Industry website, newsletters, marketing communication plans and supporter acknowledgements.

Your profile

Hard Skills

1–2 years of relevant professional experience in project coordination, operations, events, congresses, sponsorship or a comparable environment.
Excellent written and spoken English; German skills are an asset.
Strong project management and organisational skills.
Confident use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Canva and digital collaboration tools.
Strong digital competence and confidence in working with new tools, platforms and processes.
Experience in events, congresses, exhibitions or sponsorship is an advantage.

Soft Skills

Structured, organised and detail-oriented working style.
Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong service orientation and a professional, responsive approach when working with industry partners and internal stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Reliable and collaborative team player who is also comfortable working independently.
Genuine curiosity for process improvements, digital tools and new ways of working in an international environment.

Why us?

We offer

Efficient onboarding into a well-coordinated, international team and an open and appreciative working atmosphere and meaningful work.
The opportunity to incorporate your skills within an innovative scientific organisation and to further develop your professional abilities.
A family-friendly, flexible work environment, home office as well as a modern and easily accessible office.
Social benefits including coverage of the “Wiener Linien” annual ticket, food vouchers, childcare support subsidy and others.
Company Pension Plan.
A salary above the minimum stipulated by the Collective Agreement for "Werbung und Marktkommunikation Wien", starting at EUR 38,500 gross per year based on a 37.5-hour working week. The final salary will be agreed upon depending on qualifications and experience.

About us

Founded in 1992, United European Gastroenterology (UEG) is Europe's leading non-profit organisation for digestive health. Based in Vienna, UEG is the professional home of the multidisciplinary digestive health community, uniting 17 European specialist societies, 50 national member societies and around 40,000 UEG Associates at all career stages. Through education, research, clinical standards and advocacy, UEG works to reduce the burden of digestive diseases and improve digestive health across Europe, bringing the community together each year at its annual congress, UEG Week.