A leading life sciences organization is seeking an Event Manager to oversee logistics for high-impact events in Cranbury, NJ. This full-time role involves managing end-to-end event logistics, working collaboratively with various teams while negotiating with vendors and venues. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in event planning, a Bachelor's degree, and strong project management skills. A hybrid work environment and competitive compensation are offered, with travel requirements up to 25%.
Qualifications
3+ years of experience planning and executing in-person events.
Experience with AV, venue selection, vendor negotiations.
Proficiency in utilizing project management tools.
Responsibilities
Manage logistics for conferences and events from planning to execution.
Negotiate contracts with venues and vendors.
Monitor and manage hotel room blocks.
Skills
Strong communication
Project management
Vendor negotiation
Multitasking
Proficiency in AI tools
Education
Bachelor's degree
Tools
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe PDF
Zoom/Microsoft Teams
Workfront
Job description
A leading life sciences organization is seeking an Event Manager to oversee logistics for high-impact events in Cranbury, NJ. This full-time role involves managing end-to-end event logistics, working collaboratively with various teams while negotiating with vendors and venues. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in event planning, a Bachelor's degree, and strong project management skills. A hybrid work environment and competitive compensation are offered, with travel requirements up to 25%.