Manager, Events & Healthcare Conferences
About The Position
Solventum is a new healthcare company with a long legacy of creating breakthrough solutions for its customers’ toughest challenges. This role will lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Solventum's internal meetings, sales training events, healthcare conferences, and tradeshow portfolio. The position involves overseeing a team of event professionals and collaborating with various departments and external partners to deliver exceptional experiences that support business objectives, strengthen customer engagement, and drive commercial impact. The role offers the opportunity to tap into curiosity and collaborate with innovative and diverse people. The company emphasizes that people and their well-being are at the heart of every scientific advancement and that they partner closely with healthcare professionals to ensure solutions meld technology with compassion and empathy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in corporate or commercial event management, including experience leading large-scale meetings, sales and incentive events, and/or association congresses and tradeshows.
- Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing large-scale corporate meetings, sales meetings, incentive programs, healthcare conferences, and tradeshows.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing direct reports.
- Strong project management, budgeting, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills.
- Experience with Cvent, Concur, or similar event technologies.
- Knowledge of AdvaMed Code, Sunshine Act/Open Payments, and healthcare compliance requirements.
- Experience in MedTech, life sciences, healthcare, or other regulated industries.
- Professional certifications such as CMP, CMM, or HMCC preferred.
- Master's degree (MBA or related) or advanced coursework in marketing, hospitality, or healthcare management.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic planning and execution of internal meetings, sales events, recognition programs, healthcare conferences, and trade shows.
- Manage a team of event planners while driving consistent execution, project management excellence, and exceptional attendee experiences.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Medical Affairs, Commercial Enablement, and leadership teams to align events with business priorities and commercial objectives.
- Oversee vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, event budgets, and onsite execution to ensure programs are delivered on time and within budget.
- Lead Solventum’s convention and tradeshow portfolio, including exhibit strategy, lead capture, CRM integration, and post-event performance measurement.
- Ensure compliance with healthcare industry regulations and data privacy requirements.
- Implement technology, automation, and best practices that improve planning efficiency, reporting, and attendee engagement.
- Establish metrics, dashboards, and performance scorecards that demonstrate event effectiveness and business impact.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Accounts
- Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Disability Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Absences
- Retirement Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
