Event Manager

MJH Life Sciences®•Cranbury, NJ

35d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it! The Event Manager is the creative and logistical force behind dynamic, high-impact in-person experiences. From multi-day conferences to targeted activations, this individual owns the planning, coordination, and execution of events that deliver real value to attendees, sponsors, and internal stakeholders. This role requires strong project management skills, vendor negotiation expertise, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while creating experiences that inform, connect, and inspire.

Requirements

Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
Confidence in negotiation and vendor management.
Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems quickly, and remain composed under pressure.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to engage stakeholders across teams.
A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to event execution.
Proficiency in AI-powered tools and platforms (e.g., ChatGPT, Jasper, Midjourney, Copilot); ability to leverage AI to enhance content creation, campaign optimization, and workflow efficiency.
Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience: 3+ years of experience planning and executing in-person events, conferences, or meetings.
Experience with AV, venue selection, vendor negotiations, and on-site logistics preferred.
Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, Zoom/Microsoft Teams.
Experience with Workfront or similar project/event management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end logistics for conferences and in-person events, from early planning through on-site execution and post-event reporting.
Negotiate contracts with venues, hotels, and vendors, ensuring cost-effective solutions that align with event goals and budgets.
Evaluate and secure venues, overseeing space usage, AV/production needs, and cancellation clauses.
Monitor and manage hotel room blocks, adjusting as needed to avoid shortages or overages.
Oversee AV and production requirements, ensuring technical excellence across presentations, sound, lighting, and staging.
Collaborate with catering vendors to deliver thoughtful, inclusive menus that align with budget and dietary requirements.
Coordinate production and shipment of signage, branding, and event materials to ensure timely arrival and accuracy.
Utilize Workfront to manage timelines, tasks, and deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed with clear status updates.
Partner with project managers to define staffing plans and on-site responsibilities.
Provide proactive, hands-on support during setup, execution, and breakdown — addressing challenges in real time.
Conduct post-event debriefs and performance reviews, incorporating feedback to enhance future events.