Responsibilities

• Works closely with SMS Team stakeholders to align event objectives with broader demand-generation strategies.
• Collaborates with the SMS Marketing Director to ensure alignment with business strategy and with Creative team to ensure high-quality and cohesive messaging and branding across all events.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with Leadership and cross-functional teams to understand objectives, audience, and desired outcomes in the development of event programs to maximize investments and results.
• Responsible for all pre-event strategy, planning, and end-to-end execution of events, including emphasis on post-event follow-up with SFDC and Sales Enablement Team.
• Manage all phases of the event lifecycle including sourcing, contracting, registration, logistics, product shipment logistics, project management, onsite implementation, and budgeting.
• Collaborates and negotiates with conference organizers to secure the most appropriate event space, associated speaking programs, and other potential opportunities for event promotion.
• Manages event budget and is responsible for budget tracking and invoicing.
• As needed, researches event locations and evaluates/negotiates options.
• Supports and enhances thought leadership approach to events and company programs, including KOL engagements.
• Supports planning and logistics for corporate events as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Communications, or Marketing.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects in multiple geographies simultaneously.
• Process-oriented with a willingness and desire to leverage project management tools in the planning and execution of events.
• 5-10 years of event management experience in life sciences preferred with responsibility for large tradeshows and company events.
• Must take ownership of and drive the development and execution of events, ensuring events run seamlessly on time, budget, on brand and leaving a lasting impact on all involved.
• Experience negotiating and reviewing contracts.
• Strong communication and networking skills and a service-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with event management software and lead retrieval technology.
• Results-driven orientation: Analytical skills to evaluate results and optimize for the future.