Senior Event Planner

Dentsply Sirona, Inc•Charlotte, NC

22h

About The Position

The Senior Event Planner is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, execution, and evaluation of high-impact corporate, clinical, and commercial events for Dentsply Sirona. This role drives exceptional attendee experiences that reflect the company’s brand and business priorities. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail‑driven events leader with deep experience managing complex, multi‑day programs, cross‑functional partnerships, and external vendor relationships in a fast‑paced global organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
5+ years of experience in corporate event planning, preferably within a global, matrixed organization or regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or technology).
Demonstrated experience managing large‑scale, multi‑day events with complex logistics and VIP stakeholders.
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable interfacing with senior executives and cross‑functional teams.
Proven budget management and vendor negotiation experience.
Ability to travel 10-20% depending on event calendar.

Nice To Haves

CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) or CSEP certification.
Experience supporting clinical education events or healthcare professional programs.
Familiarity with Cvent.

Responsibilities

Manage the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of major corporate and clinical events, including customer programs, national sales meetings, incentive meetings and large user conferences.
Translate business objectives into event concepts, agendas, and experience designs that engage targeted audiences and elevate the Dentsply Sirona brand.
Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments for all assigned programs.
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners, guiding them through event strategy, options, and best practices.
Collaborate with global teams to support consistency across regions while tailoring experiences to local needs.
Oversee venue sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor selection (A/V, production, décor, catering, transportation, security, registration, housing, etc.) for annual national sales meeting, incentive meeting and DS World customer conference.
Develop comprehensive event documentation, including run‑of‑show, production schedules, staffing plans, and briefing materials.
Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Communications, Clinical Education, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment on content, messaging, and attendee experience.
Manage on‑site operations, providing leadership to staff, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure flawless execution.
Own event budgets from forecasting through final reconciliation; ensure responsible cost management and ROI reporting.
Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts and performance, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and compliance with company policies.
Evaluate cost‑saving opportunities and implement process efficiencies across the events portfolio.
Ensure event activities comply with all applicable regulatory, legal, and industry standards.
Support continuous improvement of processes, tools, templates, and standard operating procedures related to event planning.
Maintain accurate data and reporting for internal systems, including attendee management, budgets, and post-event analysis.