Corporate Events - Associate Director / Director

Veeva Systems, Inc.; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a seasoned Events Manager to lead their U.S. corporate events team. This pivotal role involves strategic planning and execution of large-scale customer events, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail. You will collaborate with various teams, manage a talented group, and oversee vendor relationships while maximizing event value. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for creating memorable experiences in the life sciences industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Company paid holidays

Retirement programs

1% charitable giving program

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in managing large B2B customer events.
• Proven experience in managing budgets and event planning.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of large-scale customer events.
• Manage and mentor internal events team and freelancers.
• Oversee budget management and vendor relationships.

Skills

Event Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Planning

Communication

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

Job description

Veeva Systems is a mission-driven organization and pioneer in industry cloud, helping life sciences companies bring therapies to patients faster. As one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies in history, we surpassed $2B in revenue in our last fiscal year with extensive growth potential ahead.

At the heart of Veeva are our values: Do the Right Thing, Customer Success, Employee Success, and Speed. We're not just any public company – we made history in 2021 by becoming apublic benefit corporation(PBC), legally bound to balancing the interests of customers, employees, society, and investors.

As aWork Anywherecompany, we support your flexibility to work from home or in the office, so you can thrive in your ideal environment.

Join us intransforming the life sciences industry, committed to making a positive impact on its customers, employees, and communities.

The Role

This role is responsible for leading Veeva’s U.S. corporate events team.The team consists of events professionals and third-party vendors planning and executing Veeva’s large-scale customer events and internal annual field kickoffs. The successful candidate must be able to partner effectively with business and marketing leaders while getting into the details to deliver exceptional events for the life sciences industry and the Veeva team.

What You'll Do

• Lead the strategic planning and on-site execution of Veeva’s customer Summits and internal field kickoffs
• Manage and mentor a team of internal events professionals, external freelancers, fostering a culture of collaboration and ensuring extreme attention to detail and superior quality. Emphasis on developing and retaining talent
• Cultivate relationships with and manage third-party vendors including contract negotiation
• Oversee budget management for events maximizing value and ensuring effective resourcing
• Source and evaluate venues for future programs
• Analyze events data to inform event strategies and improve the attendee journey for each audience and event
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including marketing, sales, strategy, product, etc.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience owning the management planning and on-site execution of 1,500+ attendee B2B customer events in a convention center setting
• Prior experience managing an in-house events team and freelancers
• Proven experience managing large budgets with attention to detail
• Experience collaborating to design a space focused on the attendee journey
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Self-starter, proactive, and critical thinker
• Ability to travel 10-15%
• Based on the East Coast, U.S.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance
• Flexible PTO and company paid holidays
• Retirement programs
• 1% charitable giving program

Compensation

• Base pay: $120,000 - $165,000
• The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.

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Veeva’s headquarters is located in the San Francisco Bay Area with offices in more than 15 countries around the world.

Veeva is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or in our recruitment process, please contact us [e-mail].