Sr. Event Manager
Job Summary
Job Description
The Senior Event Manager will lead large-scale event logistics, including planning and executing conferences, symposia, advisory boards, and masterclasses to ensure a seamless experience for attendees. This role involves extensive travel to premier destinations worldwide to oversee on-site execution, manage vendors, direct staff, and create unforgettable event experiences. The manager will also own event budgets, develop strategic marketing initiatives, implement best practices, build strong industry relationships, and stay ahead of industry trends. The role requires collaboration with internal teams to boost attendance and engagement at events and maintain partnerships with top venues, vendors, and service providers.
Must have:
- 7+ years of experience planning conferences
- Experience with international and domestic travel
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong relationship-building skills
Good to have:
- CMP certification is a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Experience with event management tools (Workfront)
Perks:
- Travel the world
- Work with top healthcare professionals
3 skills required
Job Details
Senior Event Manager - Large-Scale Conferences & Global Travel
Are you an experienced event manager who thrives in high-energy environments and loves the thrill of global travel? MedscapeLIVE!, a Medscape Company, is looking for a dynamic professional to join our team in executing world-class conferences that bring together top physicians, healthcare providers, and industry leaders across the globe. If you have a passion for logistics, strategy, and creating impactful live experiences, this role is for you.
About MedscapeLIVE!
MedscapeLIVE! delivers premier live and virtual educational experiences tailored for medical professionals across all therapeutic areas. We connect thought leaders, innovators, and healthcare providers in engaging, high-impact forums that drive professional growth and improve patient care.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Travel globally while executing high-profile conferences in sought-after destinations.
- Take full ownership of event planning, from venue selection to on-site execution.
- Work with world-renowned medical experts and industry leaders.?
- Be part of a high-energy team that thrives on collaboration and innovation.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead large-scale event logistics – independently plan and execute conferences, symposia, advisory boards, and masterclasses, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
- Travel to premier destinations – oversee on-site execution, manage vendors, direct staff, and create unforgettable event experiences worldwide.
- Own event budgets – manage forecasting, cost tracking, and vendor negotiations to optimize efficiency.
- Develop strategic marketing initiatives – collaborate with internal teams to boost attendance and engagement at events.
- Enhance operational excellence – implement best practices to streamline event planning processes and elevate attendee satisfaction.
- Build strong industry relationships – maintain partnerships with top venues, vendors, and service providers.
- Stay ahead of the curve – keep up with industry trends, emerging technologies, and innovative event solutions to elevate the attendee experience.
Who You Are:
- A seasoned event pro – Ideally 7+ years of experience planning conferences with 25-500+ attendees.
- A travel enthusiast – comfortable with international and domestic travel (up to 40%) and flexible for evenings and weekends as needed.
- A master multitasker – highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple high-stakes projects with precision.
- A natural problem solver – adaptable, quick-thinking, and always prepared for the unexpected.
- A people connector – skilled in building strong relationships with vendors, clients, and cross-functional teams.
- Tech-savvy – proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and event management tools (Workfront experience is a plus!).
- Credentialed for success a CMP certification is a plus.
- Physically prepared – able to lift up to 50 lbs for event setup and breakdown.
Why Join Us?
At MedscapeLIVE!, you’ll be part of a passionate team that thrives on delivering unforgettable live experiences while making a real impact in the medical field. You’ll have the opportunity to travel the world, work with top healthcare professionals, and shape the future of medical conferences.
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