Event Coordination Specialist

Danaher Corporation•Lexington, MA

97d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Genedata, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives – and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. The biopharmaceutical industry is undergoing a digitalization revolution, adopting data-driven R&D approaches to develop innovative therapies quicker. Genedata’s market-leading enterprise software is fueling this revolution, enabling leading biopharma, biotech, and CRDMO companies worldwide to automate processes and leverage biopharma R&D data analytics so they can find breakthrough therapies faster. Join this digital transformation and help scientists around the world accelerate the pace of biopharma R&D. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. About the Role: We are looking for an Event Coordination Specialist for a full-time position located in Lexington, MA, to support our successful and expanding business during our next growth phase. The role is centered around planning and coordination of our customer-facing activities such as conferences, symposia, and webinars. You will communicate across marketing, product management, business development and leadership teams to target, develop, organize, and coordinate such events. The ideal candidate should showcase a demonstrated ability to foster connections across diverse organizations, and manage complex, matrixed projects and teams. Effective interpersonal and communication skills are essential for fostering collaboration, while simultaneously building strong internal and external relationships. You will report to the Head of Customer Engagement, Marketing.

Requirements

6+ Years of experience with tradeshows, events, and hospitality event management.
Experience with and knowledge of the On-Premise B2B or Life Sciences industry.
Production and project management experience.
Experience with supplier and vendor negotiation and management.
Experience with budget tracking and expense reconciliation.
Ability to work independently, and to adapt nimbly to complex and fast-evolving situations.
Strong time management skills and ability to manage concurrent tasks efficiently; first-class organizational skills.
Proficiency in Salesforce, Pardot, and sales enablement tools (e.g., Zuant, Hubspot).
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
This position requires occasional travel within North America and will require annual travel internationally.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning and execution of events, with a particular focus in the US territory, ensuring alignment with Genedata’s strategic goals and brand standards.
Manage logistics, timelines, and stakeholder communications for large-scale conferences and virtual events, across multiple business units.
Coordinate with the extended marketing team (brand, digital, etc.) to determine promotional material requirements for events aligned with show messaging.
Work cross-functionally with the communication and messaging team to ensure the shows meet Genedata brand standards.
Manage, track, and maintain marketing information, leads, and opportunities in the CRM database; maintain and update databases such as mailing lists, conference apps, and online components including registration forms, event web pages, and surveys.
Maintain vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize cost and service quality.
Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to introduce innovative event formats and engagement strategies.

Benefits

Genedata offers an attractive Total Reward Package comprised of a competitive salary and attractive benefits in return for your contribution to our success.
As an equal opportunity employer, Genedata proudly celebrates diversity and believes in an inclusive workplace.
Genedata, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives.
Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

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