Senior Event Specialist

Catalent is a global leader in the development and delivery of life-saving and life-enhancing pharmaceutical products. Operating internationally, Catalent works directly with pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and consumer health companies of various sizes to bring new medicines from early development stages through clinical trials to commercial market availability. With a production volume exceeding 70 billion doses annually, Catalent plays a crucial role in healthcare by ensuring that these medicines reach the patients who depend on them. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment that values personal initiative and meaningful work, further supported by numerous employee resource groups focusing on diversity and inclusion. Catalent also demonstrates a strong focus on employee wellness, career growth, and comprehensive benefits, making it an exceptional place for professionals to advance their careers within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries.

The Senior Event Specialist position at Catalent, based at the Tampa, Florida office, is a full-time salaried role pivotal to the planning, execution, and optimization of the company's global events portfolio. This portfolio encompasses a wide variety of marketing events, including trade shows, industry conferences, and virtual events across multiple business units. Reporting directly to the Associate Director of Omnichannel Marketing and collaborating closely with the Manager of Event Marketing, the Senior Event Specialist undertakes the responsibility of ensuring these events are flawlessly executed within the broader context of Catalent's omnichannel marketing strategy. The role requires managing logistics, timelines, and communications among stakeholders for small to medium-scale events while coordinating campaign creation and delivery. Maintaining a global master event calendar, registering attendees, hosting training sessions, and contributing to post-event analyses are integral parts of this position. The role demands close partnership with various internal teams such as sales and marketing to analyze event metrics, including lead generation and attendee engagement. Additionally, the Senior Event Specialist frequently collaborates with third-party agencies to manage exhibit design, shipping, audiovisual needs, catering, accommodation, and entertainment to ensure seamless event experiences. This role requires approximately 30% travel internationally, highlighting the global nature of Catalent's operations. Ideal candidates will bring a background of at least three years in project or event management within marketing, preferably in a life sciences B2B environment, with proficiency in CRM systems such as Salesforce, and advanced industry certifications are desirable. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence Catalent's brand presence worldwide actively and contribute to the company’s mission of improving health outcomes globally.