Marketing Events & Congress Lead (m/f/d)

Penumbra; Finland (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Marketing Events & Congress Lead to elevate their brand through impactful events. In this dynamic role, you will orchestrate third-party sponsorships and congress participation, ensuring seamless logistics and compliance. Your leadership will inspire a dedicated team while you collaborate with various departments to create memorable experiences that resonate with healthcare professionals. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the healthcare sector, all while working in a supportive and innovative environment that values your contributions and growth.

Benefits

Annual fitness subsidy

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Family Care Leave

Extra vacation days on December 24th and 31st

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Accident insurance during business trips

Qualifications

• 5+ years of event experience, ideally in healthcare or regulated industries.
• 3+ years of people management experience with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of third-party events across the EMEA region.
• Manage a team and collaborate with cross-functional teams for event strategies.

Skills

Event Management

Marketing

Project Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Event Management

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

Cvent

Job description

#Innovation #Teamwork #Initiative are our shared values. If you are looking for a meaningful challenge in an established and fast-growing international company, join our team and help us save lives every day.

Penumbra Europe GmbH, based in Berlin and headquartered in Alameda, California, is a global healthcare company focused on innovative therapies for stroke patients. Penumbra designs, develops, manufactures, and markets novel medical technology products with a diversified portfolio. With 4,500 employees worldwide and a revenue of $1.2 billion in 2024, our customers include hospitals and healthcare providers through direct sales in the United States, Europe, Canada, and Australia, as well as through distributors in select international markets.

As Marketing Events & Congress Lead (m/f/d) at Penumbra, you will bring our brand and mission to life by leading third-party events and congresses. You’ll oversee planning, logistics, budgeting, and compliance, while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and other key teams to create engaging, high-impact experiences. Your project leadership and cross-functional coordination will play a vital role in our success.

What's In It For You

• Stay Active – Enjoy an annual fitness subsidy to support your healthy lifestyle.
• Support & Well-Being – Benefit from our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, providing guidance and support in times of need.
• Family First – Receive two weeks of paid Family Care Leave to support a sick family member or in the case of bereavement.
• Vacation Time – In addition to your regular vacation days, enjoy paid time off on December 24th and 31st.
• A Team That Inspires – Work alongside a diverse, open-minded, and supportive team that encourages personal and professional growth.
• Boost Your Investments – Take part in our Employee Stock Purchase Program and enjoy 15% cashback on your investments.
• Accident Insurance – Stay protected with comprehensive accident insurance during all business trips.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of third-party event sponsorships and congress participation across the EMEA region.
• Manage a team of Event and Congress representatives by providing day-to-day support, setting the right goals and objectives, developing skills and competencies, and maintaining a high level of engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Compliance, Legal, etc.) to develop annual event strategies, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
• Oversee all event logistics—from speaker coordination to booth setup—ensuring timely, high-quality delivery.
• Drive booth traffic boosting initiatives to deliver satisfactory sales leads.
• Monitor and report on event performance and marketing initiatives, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Support team knowledge-sharing and contribute to maintaining quality and compliance standards across all activities.

What We’re Looking For

• Degree or training in Event Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of event experience, ideally in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Strong English communication skills; additional European languages are a plus.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities, with attention to detail.
• Proactive, accountable, and adaptable mindset.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
• Team player who supports an inclusive, collaborative culture.
• Proficient in MS Office; Cvent experience is required.

As we require fluent English skills and the process will involve English speaking colleagues, we are looking forward to receiving your CV in English.

At Penumbra, we value your skills and qualifications above all else. We welcome candidates of any gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or age. If you're skilled and a good match for our culture of collaboration, we want you on our team.

To learn more about Penumbra's commitment to being an equal opportunity employer, please take a look at our AAP-Policy-Statement.