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Global Event Manager - Durham, NC

Durham, NC, USA|Remote, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Flexible Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan

Job Description

Labcorp, a leading global life sciences company, is renowned for its commitment to improving health and providing innovative diagnostic solutions worldwide. Based in Durham, NC, Labcorp offers a comprehensive suite of services including diagnostic testing, drug development, and clinical trial solutions that enable healthcare providers to deliver better patient care. With a worldwide presence and an energetic, inclusive workforce, Labcorp continues to adapt and grow through strategic initiatives and cutting-edge technology. The company fosters a culture that values collaboration, innovation, and integrity, seeking top-tier talent to drive its continuing success and impact in the healthcare industry.

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Job Requirements

  • Vast knowledge of and experience in trade shows, conferences, corporate hospitality, and meetings management
  • Able to negotiate and manage suppliers including food and beverage, creative, signage, audio visual, and transportation
  • Experience managing brand presence at large scale trade shows including booth logistics, sponsorships, ancillary events, and on-site activations
  • Strong understanding of trade show environments and exhibit management
  • Ability to craft and present high-level event concepts to senior leaders
  • Strong contract negotiation and event management skills
  • Experience developing, managing, and reconciling event budgets and finances
  • Ability to foster positive relationships with trade show organizers, partners, and industry peers
  • Analytical thinker, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and proven problem solver and decision-maker
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
  • Interest in trends, new technology, and crafting unique guest experiences
  • Strong commitment to quality work product
  • Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication at all organizational levels
  • Demonstrated resourcefulness and problem-solving skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, virtual team environment
  • Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as required up to 25% annually

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of direct experience in event management, trade shows, and meeting planning or High School Diploma or GED with 8 years of direct experience in event management, trade shows, and meeting planning
  • 1 or more years of experience in planning events in EU and UK
  • Certified Meeting Professional and/or Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certification
  • 1 or more years of experience in the healthcare industry

Job Duties

  • Collaborate closely with marketing and sales leadership and cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for brand activations and sponsorships within the healthcare industry
  • Drive stakeholder conversations to gain alignment
  • Oversee day-to-day operations of global master calendar and manage budget tracking for events
  • Apply strategic marketing objectives to event development and execution
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of event planning including interfacing with venues and suppliers, run of show development, programming and scheduling, event logistics, budget development and reconciliation, and onsite staffing plan development
  • Bring innovative thinking and executional expertise to each program
  • Demonstrate creative thinking and lead concepting and brainstorming sessions for program development
  • Liaise with internal functions including finance, creative, HR, and executive teams for client and program management
  • Develop and author key communication deliverables such as event overviews, post event recaps, case studies, and recommendations to client-ready status

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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