Veritas seeks a highly motivated, well-organized, self-starter for the position of CME Program and Speaker Manager for its growing Education Program & Accreditation Department.
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.
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.
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 and serve as on-site point of contact for speakers, coordinating with AV/tech and other event/presentation logistics support as needed.
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.
Post-event reporting and content management.
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 required.
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.
Assist with the Learning Management System (LMS):
Edits and post video content to LMS.
Post evaluations, course descriptions
Work with subcommittee content review team.
Follow-up with content submitters to ensue content is received in a timely manner.
Compiling reports as needed.
Position Requirements
Minimum of three years experience, preferably in a medical/physician
Bachelor’s degree or commensurate
Strong computer skills required, including expertise with Microsoft suite of software: 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, Speaker Management, and ACCME requirements is preferred
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.
Veritas Association Management was founded in 2013 by industry-experienced professionals, Sue O’Sullivan and Donna Kelly. The founders’ vision for Veritas was to build a solid management team dedicated to the medical sub-specialty market that is 100% customer service focused, with specific attention to implementing creative, innovative and strategic programs, customized to each client. The success of our clients is paramount in Veritas’ culture. Our unique, hands-on management approach is nimble, empowering each managed client’s director and administrative team to make decisions and implement change efficiently and effectively.