Global Campaign Manager, Biopharma Events (Remote)

Company: Avantor
Location: Newark
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Job SummaryAt Avantor, we are committed to moving science forward through our products and services that drive successful results with our customers in the Biopharma industry and beyond. This story, however, is a complicated one that requires nuanced and creative storytelling - not just digitally but also in person. This new role within the evolving Global Communications and Brand team will build out the events strategy for the Biopharma Production business unit, to bring the Avantor brand experience to life to support business segment and corporate priorities and objectives in partnership with other business units.

The Global Events Manager, Biopharma will implement the business's overall event strategy, develop and manage tactical plans, oversee delivery of key deliverables and track, monitor, and report on performance of event activities and communications. The position also will ensure consistency of the brand experience at events.
The Global Events Manager will work closely with the business unit communications managers, Strategic Marketing team, and regional marketing communications leads and specialists when appropriate, the Avantor in-house agency and agency partners. The role will report to the Director, Strategic Communications.Responsibility:

• Oversee the execution and coordination of regional and local of internal, external and digital events at the Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels
• Develop tactical project plans based on event strategy and key deliverables
• Prepare briefings and review/validate outputs of the communications shared services team
• Manage and coordinate all logistics components of internal, external and digital events, ensuring all required on-site services are provided
• Manage the localization of sales tools, support materials and messaging as appropriate, in collaboration with BU communication partners and local communications for use at events
• Collaborate with Avantor's in-house agency team and external agency partners to develop all content and assets. Manage work with external agencies to coordinate communication activities and projects. Collaborate with Strategic Marketing team to integrate inputs from the business into campaigns
• Develop and own the execution of global content and promotion plans for events and internal communications for relevant events. Develop master editorial calendar for event content.
• Ensure compliance to event management processes to enable timely and cost-effective event services and support
• Organize stakeholder (portfolio, sales, marketing, communications) planning sessions to support alignment throughout event planning and management
• Prepare appropriate surveys, metrics and reporting tools to track and monitor the performance of events
• Coordinate leads generation and post-event communications, in collaborations with communications services team
• Source and manage external agency partners when and where appropriate
• Establish budgets according to event criteria and requirementsRequirements/Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 7-10 years of events preferred for management, marketing, communications, or related agency experience with a successful track record in event organization, coordination and execution
  • Experience working with biotechnology, pharma, life sciences, or advanced technology businesses/products strongly preferred
  • Global experience is a plus
  • Practical hands-on event experience required (translate strategies into concrete actions and tactics)
  • Strong organizational & project management skills within a matrix organization
  • Solid business acumen and understanding of how various event formats best achieve business and corporate objectives
  • Strong ability to build productive relationships and lead development of events planning protocols and execution through interactions and partnership with diverse internal and external business partners, including company senior leadership across a variety of functions and geographies.
  • Highly organized self-starter with enthusiasm for creative work and ability to handle simultaneous projects
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills plus a highly energetic personality
  • Operates with a proactive mindset and be geared toward collaborative problem-solving
  • Amenable to ambiguity and able to see past today; can adjust to meet market demands and business realities with creativity
  • Passionate about creating best-in-class brand experiences and keen on continuous improvement
  • Travel internationally and domestically 10-15%DISCLAIMER:The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.EEO Statement:We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision using the links below.3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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