Life Sciences Trade Shows & Events Manager

Caris Life Sciences; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Manager of Trade Shows & Events to lead high-volume trade shows and events. You will partner with leadership to define objectives, coordinate logistics, secure sponsorships, and manage vendor relationships, venue blocks, and on-site staff.

The role requires strong budget oversight and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and sales. The position emphasizes project management, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality events in a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of meeting planning/trade show management.
• Knowledge of trade show/events processes, operations and vendor relations.
• Exemplary project management, planning and organizational skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines and perform under pressure in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to think creatively and initiate new ideas or solutions to business issues.
• Must be able to work across levels in the organization to drive projects to completion.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Internet for business use.
• Communication - Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Teamwork - Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.
• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree from an accredited university or college in related field.
• Prior experience in healthcare or life sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate and regional trade shows and events to coordinate program management, logistics including registration paperwork, ground transportation, hotel accommodations, meeting room setup, A/V services, meal functions, hotel contracts, on-site staff, marketing material needs, and budget reconciliation.
• Negotiate event discounts/advantages on behalf of the company; identify cost-savings.
• Work closely with the marketing leadership and field sales force to ensure marketing objectives are executed at a high performing level.
• Provide superior customer service to our customers, both internal and external parties.
• Keep detailed files on all aspects of communication, attendee lists, training sessions, and financial documents relating to each program.
• Manage deadlines and multi-task while maintaining attention to detail and providing timely reporting.
• Continually broaden knowledge base regarding company science, culture, business, industry and trends.

Skills

Meeting planning

Trade show management

Vendor relations

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet for business use

Job description

Caris Life Sciences seeks a Manager of Trade Shows & Events to lead high-volume trade shows and events. You will partner with leadership to define objectives, coordinate logistics, secure sponsorships, and manage vendor relationships, venue blocks, and on-site staff.

The role requires strong budget oversight and cross-functional collaboration with marketing and sales. The position emphasizes project management, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to delivering high-quality events in a