Events & Engagements Specialist
Core
End-to-end coordination of congresses, conventions, and virtual engagements for scientific external experts and healthcare organizations, including sponsorship management and vendor coordination.
Role type
Senior IC events & engagements specialist (congress/convention focus)
Builds
Internal and external events, congresses, advisory boards, and virtual engagements for scientific experts and healthcare professionals
Domain
Life sciences / pharmaceuticals / healthcare events
Required skills
Event planning, congress/convention coordination, tradeshow management, sponsorship handling, contract negotiation, budget management, risk mitigation, vendor management, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Experience in pharmaceutical/life sciences industry, proficiency with Veeva Vault CRM, Cvent, or similar event platforms, hands-on experience with hybrid/virtual meeting technology
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Veeva Vault CRM, Cvent, One Sanofi platforms (CVent)
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end coordination of congress activities including sponsorship process and exhibit management; Provide input on site selection, service contractors, contract negotiation, and budget planning; Coordinate hotel accommodations, transportation, and program logistics; Plan and monitor meetings, identify risks, and set up mitigation plans; Ensure budget management, financial reconciliation, and post-meeting reporting; Provide technical support and troubleshooting for meeting technology solutions
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC