Senior Event Specialist - Corporate Trade Shows; REMOTE

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Wilmington, MA, US, 01887 US

For 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform.

In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Charles River is seeking a Senior Events Specialist to support our portfolio globally. This remote-based role will work closely with both the corporate and regional commercial teams to deliver impactful, revenue-focused, and brand-aligned events. The Senior Events Specialist will own the regional tradeshow calendar, lead preshow planning to establish clear objectives, ensure flawless onsite execution, and evaluate performance to maximize return on investment.

This position will work remote from home office, located in North America or the UK.

• Research, plan, and execute a program of trade shows, and hosted events across the Charles River portfolio.
• Serve as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, external vendors, and event attendees to ensure successful delivery, whilst supporting revenue growth, and strengthening market presence.
• Act as the subject matter expert and sole point of contact for BU Specific trade shows and events.
• Drive improvements in event lead quality and velocity, ensuring compliance with corporate standards for lead capture, processing, and best practices.
• Partner with regional marketing and CRL creative to ensure all messaging and design are on-brand, strategically aligned, and tailored to the target audience.
• Track, analyze, and report ROI metrics for each event; provide recommendations for continuous improvement to maximize impact and revenue outcomes.
• Oversee all aspects of event planning and logistics, including vendor contracts, purchasing, shipping, and onsite coordination.
• Collaborate with other CRL departments on projects that generate revenue and strengthen client relationships.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent or related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  Four to six years related experience and/or training, including experience managing large trade shows.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Certification/Licensure:
  None.
• Other:
  • Proficiency in English is essential; multiple languages are advantageous. Knowledge of CRM systems, Smartsheet and Cvent or similar software/tools preferred
  • This position requires regular domestic and occasional international travel.

The annual pay range for this position in the USA is $70K - 90K USD. Please note that salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, location and any collective agreements, if applicable. Remote candidates located outside of the USA should be aware that the relevant pay range varies based on country and location.

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