Bilingual Marketing & Event Associate

APOTEX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Apotex is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to support the Marketing & Promotions team in executing strategic initiatives across internal and external events, tradeshows, and marketing operations. The Associate collaborates with Sales, Marketing, and Professional Services to ensure seamless planning and delivery of programs and communications.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in event planning and marketing logistics.
• Bilingual in French is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Apotex Generics tradeshow strategy, including input from Sales/Marketing and logistics planning.
• Serve as primary contact with the tradeshow booth vendor and manage booth assets and design updates.
• Plan and execute internal events (e.g., National Sales Meeting) and coordinate logistics.
• Manage Rep Request inbox and process orders for sales aids and inventory.
• Lead external event logistics for initiatives like ACES Payor and Western Speaker Series with the Event Lead.
• Track budgets and processing for invoices and purchase orders across projects.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders, vendors, and contractors.
• Support translation requests and reviews for French marketing materials.
• Coordinate event ticketing for Sales with budget management and logistics.
• Demonstrate teamwork and alignment with company values and comply with all policies.

Skills

Marketing coordination

Event planning

Communication skills

Bilingual French

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma

Job description

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Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, innovative branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.

This role supports the Marketing & Promotions team in the execution of strategic initiatives across internal and external events, tradeshows, and marketing operations. The Associate collaborates closely with Sales, Marketing, and Professional Services to ensure seamless planning and delivery of programs and communications. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual capabilities in French are required,

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Apotex Generics tradeshow strategy. Related responsibilities include: gathering input from Sales and Marketing, determining event themes, selecting and sourcing appropriate promotional items and managing all logistics from planning to post-event wrap-up.,
• Serve as the primary contact with the tradeshow booth vendor, managing booth assets including design updates, storage, shipping, and maintenance to ensure readiness and consistency across all events.
• Lead the planning and execution of internal events, including the National Sales Meeting, ensuring all logistics are coordinated effectively.
• Support in managing Rep Request inbox and processing all orders (including requests for printed sales aids, Apotex inventory items etc.) in a timely manner.
• Lead external event logistics for initiatives such as ACES Payor and Western Speaker Series, in collaboration with the Event Lead.
• Manage and oversee budget-tracking for assigned Marketing Projects. Ensure accuracy of all processing and tracking of requests, invoices, and purchase orders.
• Develop and enhance relationships with all key stakeholders (both internal and external), vendors, suppliers and contractors.
• Support translation requests and reviews for French marketing materials.
• Lead the coordination of event ticketing for the Sales team, including budget management and logistical support.
• Works in a safe manner collaborating as a team member to achieve all outcomes.
• Demonstrate Behaviours that exhibit our organizational Values: Integrity, Courage, Innovation, and Teamwork.
• Ensure personal adherence with all compliance programs including the Global Business Ethics and Compliance Program, Global Quality policies and procedures, Safety and Environment policies, and HR policies.
• Report any notified suspected Adverse Drug Reactions to Global Pharmacovigilance in accordance with Corporate SOPs.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education
  • Bachelor’s degree or college diploma from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Creative, strategic, innovative and positive team-player with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in event planning and marketing logistics
  • Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate well in a team environment
  • Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
  • Strong people skills, including the ability to build internal rapport and effective customer and vendor relationships
  • Bilingual (French) is required
• Experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in marketing coordination, event planning, or related roles.

At Apotex, we are committed to fostering a welcoming andaccessible work environment, where all everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to succeed.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview or testing, please advise us if you require an accommodation.

The hiring range for this position is $ 72,284.85- $ 101,198.79 CAD per year. The final agreed-upon salary may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

We are looking for top talent. If your qualifications differ from those listed above, the scope of work and final agreed-upon salary may be adjusted to reflect your individual qualifications.

The Apotex Total Rewards package goes beyond base salary. Apotex offers bonus programs based on your position in the organization, you can excel based on our pay-for-performance philosophy. With comprehensive benefits, a pension plan to help you save for retirement and learning and development opportunities, we provide a comprehensive package for your personal and professional development.

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This job posting is for a role that is currently available and vacant at Apotex.