Senior Manager, Global Events

Recognized as one of Forbes 2024 “America's Best Large Employers” and named to the Forbes 2024 "Best Employers for Diversity", Labcorp is seeking to hire a Senior Manager, Global Events.

This role will lead marketing event strategy and aspects of planning and successful execution for our business. This position focuses on delivering the Labcorp brand experience through impactful, external-facing events that include in-person and virtual brand activations, industry tradeshows, conferences, and symposia that increase brand reputation and awareness, lead generation and establish Labcorp as a thought leader.  The role will be part of a cross-functional team that works closely with external partners, internal stakeholders, and teammates to develop and execute exceptional corporate hospitality, meetings, trade shows, conferences and proprietary events. This role will lead a team of global direct reports.

This position is remote within the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales leadership and cross- functional teams to identify opportunities for brand activations and sponsorships within the life sciences industry 

• Drive stakeholder conversations to gain alignment

• Oversee day-to-day operations and master calendar for one or more business segments; recommend process improvement initiatives

• Design event experiences based on strategic marketing objectives and KPIs

• Lead team in a fast-paced environment; developing staff plans and managing processes

• Bring innovative thinking and executional expertise to each program

• Demonstrate creative thinking and lead concepting and brainstorming sessions as part of overall program development

• Liaise with various internal functions (finance, creative, HR, executive team, etc.) as required for program management

• Develop and author key deliverables including event overviews, post event recaps, case studies, and recommendations

• Oversee, and at times manage, all aspects of event planning, including, but not limited to:

  • Liaise with trade show organizers

  • Interface with venues and suppliers

  • Manage all aspects of event logistics

  • Recommend tactics to support goals, measure and report on KPIs

  • Run of show development, programming and scheduling

  • Budget development, management, and reconciliation

  • Development of onsite staffing plan

• Virtual team management

• Manage and mentor full-time staff

• Manage teams of varying size in a matrix environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in similar role

• 10+ years of direct experience in event management, meeting planning and/or exhibiting at trade shows

• 3+ years managing direct reports or 5+ years managing in a matrix environment

• Vast knowledge of, and experience in, corporate hospitality, trade shows, conferences, meetings and events; able to both negotiate and manage suppliers, including F&B, creative, signage, audio visual, transportation, etc.

• Experience curating large scale events

• 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; fiscally responsible with success overseeing large budgets and costs in detail

• Analytical thinker, self-motivated, organized, adaptable to a changing environment

• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision while managing different stakeholders

• Demonstrate resourcefulness, decision-making and problem-solving skills

• Strong commitment to quality work product

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, at all levels of an organization, internally and externally

• 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, weekends as required (travel expected to be up to 25% annually)

Preferred Requirements:

• Proven track record of strong leadership experience, including managing and mentoring direct reports, as well as leading teams in a matrix environment

• Experience in planning events in EU, UK and APAC

• Certified Meeting Professional and/or Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certification

Application Window: Application window will close on March 14, 2025

Pay Range $110,000 - $130,000 annually + bonus eligibility (see below).

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

LBP Eligible Positions: The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan.  Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

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Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

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