International Event Specialist

Tandem Diabetes Care; Zürich; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Tandem Diabetes Care is seeking an International Event Specialist based in Switzerland to support the delivery of memorable, high-quality events across our international business. The successful candidate will bring a strong hospitality mindset, outstanding organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Based in the Lausanne area, this role includes regular international travel.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in event management and coordinating international corporate events.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, POs, invoices and procurement processes.
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with senior leaders.
• Fluency in English; French language skills are highly desirable.
• Experience working with cross-functional international teams.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education preferred.

Aufgaben

• Plan, coordinate and execute international corporate events across regions.
• Manage end-to-end event logistics including venues, travel, catering, and production.
• Define objectives with senior leaders and ensure brand consistency.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage contracts for value for money.
• Provide post-event analysis and cost reporting.

Kenntnisse

Event management

International coordination

Budget management

Vendor management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

English fluent

French desirable

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Coupa

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to "innovate every day," put "people first," and take the "no-shortcuts" approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with type 1 diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A Day In The Life

We are currently recruiting an International Event Specialist based in Switzerland to support the delivery of memorable, high-quality events across our international business. The successful candidate will bring a strong hospitality mindset, outstanding organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Based in the Lausanne area, this role includes regular international travel to coordinate and support events across multiple regions.

As our International Event Specialist, you'll be responsible for delivering corporate events from concept through to execution, ensuring every detail contributes to a seamless and engaging attendee experience.

This is a Fixed Term Contract for an initial 6 months

Key Responsibilities Include

• Planning, coordinating, and executing international corporate events, including leadership meetings, conferences, off-sites, internal events, and partner engagements.
• Managing end-to-end event logistics, including venue sourcing, agendas, timelines, travel arrangements, accommodation, catering, production requirements, and on-site delivery.
• Partnering with senior leaders and key stakeholders to define event objectives, content, and desired outcomes.
• Ensuring a consistent and professional Tandem brand experience across all events and locations.
• Building and managing relationships with event agencies, venues, production companies, logistics partners, and other external suppliers.
• Leading supplier negotiations and managing contracts to ensure excellent service delivery and value for money.
• Collaborating with Finance, Legal, Procurement, HR, Marketing, and Communications teams to ensure smooth event execution and compliance with company processes.
• Developing and managing budgets, tracking expenditure, monitoring costs, and producing post-event reporting and insights.
• Coordinating international shipping, materials, equipment, and event assets to support successful event delivery.
• Supporting executive and leadership meetings through agenda management, presentation coordination, and high-level logistical planning.
• Gathering feedback, analysing event performance metrics, and identifying opportunities to continuously improve attendee experiences and event processes.
• Travelling internationally as required to support event planning, setup, and on-site management.
• Supporting our senior leadership team with some general administration.

Extra Awesome

We're excited to hear from candidates who bring:

• Experience in event management, international coordination, corporate events, or a related field.
• Proven success delivering international events of varying size and complexity.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation capabilities.
• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence working with senior executives and cross-functional international teams.
• Experience managing budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and procurement processes.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using procurement platforms such as Coupa or similar systems.
• Fluency in English.
• French language skills are highly desirable.
• A Bachelor's degree or equivalent post-secondary education is preferred.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• The opportunity to work within a leading global MedTech organisation making a difference in the lives of people with diabetes.
• A dynamic, international role with exposure to senior leadership and global stakeholders.
• The chance to lead impactful events that support business priorities and company culture.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where ideas and innovation are encouraged.
• High levels of autonomy and ownership within a growing organisation.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued career growth.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At Tandem, we believe joy fuels excellence. That's why we've built a workplace that celebrates your achievements and supports your well-being. Our team thrives on pushing boundaries and fostering growth, all while maintaining a spirit of fun and camaraderie. This is just one of the ways we stay awesome!

BE YOU, WITH US!

We embrace the value that every single one of us brings to the table. But sometimes we forget that when we don’t meet 100% of a job description’s criteria – maybe you’re feeling that way right now?

Tandem is firmly committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, or sexual orientation. We are an inclusive organization, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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