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 Global Events Manager.
As a Global Events Manager , you will lead event strategy, planning, and successful execution across our business. The ideal candidate should be passionate about events, with a proven track record in managing best-in-class hosting programs of varying scale and scope. This position focuses on delivering the Labcorp brand experience through impactful, external facing events that include in-person and virtual brand activations at industry tradeshows, conferences, and symposia that lead to an increased brand reputation and awareness. You will be part of a cross-functional team that works closely with clients, external partners, and teammates to develop and execute exceptional corporate hospitality, meetings, trade shows, conferences and proprietary events. Excellent client service, account team and vendor management, budgeting and communication skills are paramount in this role.
This is a remote position based in the United States, with a preference for candidates located in Eastern or Central time zones.
Responsibilities:
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 at times, manage all aspects of event planning, including, but not limited to:
Interface with venues and suppliers
Run of show development, and programming and event scheduling
Event logistics
Budget development, management, and reconciliation
Development of onsite staffing plan
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 client and program management, and as a member of agency and account leadership team
Develop and author key communication deliverables including event overviews, post event recaps, case studies, and recommendations to client-ready status
Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred; relevant professional experience in event management, trade shows, or meeting planning will be considered in lieu of a degree.?
5+ years of direct experience in event management, trade shows, and meeting planning
Vast knowledge of, and experience in trade shows, conferences, corporate hospitality, and meetings management; able to both negotiate and manage suppliers, including F&B, creative, signage, audio visual, transportation, etc.
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; fiscally responsible with success overseeing large budgets and costs in detail
Ability to foster positive relationships with trade show organizers, partners, and industry peers to enhance event success.
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 while managing different stakeholders
Interest in trends, new technology, and ways to craft unique guest experiences
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
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, weekends as required (expected to be up to 25% annually)
Preferred Requirements
Experience in planning events in EU, UK and APAC
Certified Meeting Professional and/or Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certification
Ideal Candidates will be:
A self-starter with a see it/own it/do it mentality who can work both independently and with a team, be self-motivated, be highly adaptable and flexible with an ability to change direction when needed and clearly communicate such change in a timely and visible fashion to business stakeholders.
You will be a decisive, strategic planner, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, have excellent problem-solving skills, have strong business and process savvy.
Additionally, you will have the ability to effectively interact with and relate to people at all levels; have an ability to move and influence a group (stakeholder buy-in), moving the team into a common direction and with a common vision.
Excellent internal and external customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, follow up on multiple projects and problem solve accordingly
Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills
Positive attitude and sense of urgency
Application Window: Application window will close on August 15, 2025
Pay Range $80,000 - $90,000 annually
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.
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 (https://careers.labcorp.com/global/en/us-rewards-and-wellness) .
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Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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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