Associate Director, Corporate Event Marketing

Associate Director, Corporate Event Marketing

Job ID: REQ-10009812

Date: Oct 16, 2024

Location: East Hanover, NJ or Cambridge, MA
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Summary

The Associate Director, Corporate Event Marketing is responsible for managing all aspects of planning, organizing, and executing Novartis corporate brand presence at external and internal events, predominantly in North America. This role collaborates with communications and marketing teams to ensure that the Novartis corporate brand is well represented at key congresses. This role supports the Director, Corporate Event Marketing to create event experiences for Novartis stakeholders that build the Novartis corporate brand and contribute towards our enterprise objectives. In addition, the role holder will be periodically required to support events on-site.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead execution of the event lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, logistics and delivery of key Novartis corporate messaging.
• Work with the corporate and communications marketing teams to create exceptional corporate brand experiences at internal and external events for critical Novartis stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Corporate Affairs colleagues, other internal teams and external vendors to ensure that all event requirements are met.
• In collaboration with procurement, support vendor negotiation and contract management, ensure that external vendors deliver according to quality, timelines and on budget.
• Collaborate closely with marketing teams to ensure that the Novartis Corporate Brand is correctly represented at congresses.
• Monitor and evaluate event performance against objectives, collect feedback and identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring our resources are allocated against our highest priorities.
• Identify and assess potential event and congress risks and develop contingency plans.
• Travel to support events on site (about 10-20% travel required).
• 5+ years of recent relevant work experience in planning and managing premium events, conferences or congresses at an event marketing agency or for a multinational brand.
• Creative ability and fine attention to detail.
• Knowledge and passion for integrated marketing tactics and up to date on latest trends (Gen AI etc.).
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities; ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Event budgeting and financial management expertise.
• Degree subject area in Marketing, Communications, Event Management or related field preferred.
• A portfolio or links to examples of projects worked on would be beneficial to accompany your application.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams’ representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Novartis Compensation and Benefit Summary: The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $130,400.00 and $195,600.00 / year; however, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits.