Manager, US Corporate Events

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life/AD&D

EAP

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of corporate events across the US. The role focuses on strategic event concepts, stakeholder collaboration, and flawless on-site delivery to support brand visibility and business objectives.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of corporate event experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, autonomous work style with the ability to manage multiple priorities and travel

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as an Event Manager in a corporate setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, able to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Creative and strategic mindset with focus on brand alignment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events in the US (town halls and celebrations).
• Create new event concepts aligned with communications objectives and priorities.
• Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, venues, and agency partners.
• Coordinate event logistics, including Run of Show and technical setup.
• Support executives and speakers with briefings and materials.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for cohesive content and brand alignment.
• Oversee on-site execution and attendee experience.
• Measure outcomes, gather feedback, and drive improvements.

Skills

Event management

Stakeholder mgmt

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collab

Microsoft 365

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications or related

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Veeva Events

SpotMe

Omoni

Job description

Your contribution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute corporate events in the US (town halls, annual celebrations, and high-profile internal/external events).
• Create new event concepts and formats aligned with strategic communications objectives and corporate priorities.
• Manage timelines, budgets, vendors, venues, and agency partners for seamless, cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate event logistics, including technical set-up and Run of Show.
• Help brief and support executives, speakers, and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Medical Affairs, Commercial, HR, IT, R&D) for cohesive content and consistent brand alignment.
• Oversee on-site execution to ensure a positive attendee experience.
• Maintain calm under pressure and resolve issues quickly.
• Measure event outcomes, gather feedback, and drive continuous improvement.

A good match

• 5+ years of proven experience as an Event Manager in the corporate environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative, able to build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Creative and strategic mindset; designs memorable, high-quality experiences that support brand visibility/engagement and business objectives.
• Proactive self-starter with strong ownership and ability to work autonomously.
• Organized and detail-oriented; can adapt to changing needs and manage multiple priorities.
• Technical/business proficiency in Microsoft 365.
• Willingness to travel up to 6 times per year.

Preferred

• Pharmaceutical/biotech/healthcare experience; proficiency in German.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite; Veeva Events; SpotMe/Omoni (advantage).

Benefits (explicitly stated)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Life/AD&D/Critical Illness
• pre-tax HSA/FSA and spending accounts
• EAP (24/7)
• parental/childbirth leave support
• paid time off
• 401(k) match
• tuition reimbursement/student loan assistance
• commuting allowance/subsidized parking
• discounted insurance

Location

Cambridge, US location