Events Director

Established in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA), Manpower is a global leader in the human resources industry. Operating in 82 countries with a network of over 3,900 offices, the company supports the workforce needs of more than 400,000 clients worldwide.

As specialists in the recruitment and selection of permanent and temporary professionals across all major economic sectors, we have been operating in Switzerland for over 60 years, employing more than 260 professionals across 37 locations nationwide.

• Plan and coordinate special events, supporting event formats, logistics, and on-site delivery
• Coordinate timelines, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth event execution
• Support consistency between event formats, exhibition activities, and overall participant experience
• Ensure high-quality standards in event production, materials, and delivery
• Act as a point of contact for assigned pharmaceutical companies and industry partners, supporting sponsorship-related activities
• Assist with budget monitoring and cost control for congress activities
• Support the coordination of external suppliers and contracts, in line with internal procedures and compliance requirements
• Ensure events are delivered in accordance with applicable regulations and industry standards
• Support event performance tracking, feedback collection, and post-congress evaluations
• Provide operational support to the Congress Team before, during, and after events

• 3-5 years of experience in event or congress management or a similar role
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills
• Excellent spoken and written English; additional languages are a plus
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Team-oriented and customer-focused approach