Events & Engagements Specialist
About the job
- A minimum of 3–5 years of experience in event planning, contracting, or operational support, preferably in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry or other regulated markets.
- Experience with congress or convention coordination, tradeshow management, and sponsorship handling is required.
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Excellent spoken and written English is required.
- Strong stakeholder engagement is required.
- Attention to detail, customer orientation, and adaptability are required.
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and strong critical thinking skills are required.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with urgency and accountability is required.
- Lead end-to-end coordination of congress and convention activities, including sponsorship process handling and exhibit management, partnering with brand teams, creative agencies, healthcare organizations, associations, and exhibit vendors directly or through third-party agencies.
- Provide input on site selection, service contractors, contract negotiation, and budget planning; facilitate vendor selection; and adhere to company policies, particularly transparency and compliance policies.
- Manage remote meetings through local vendors and provide technical and analytical support for hybrid and virtual meetings.
- Coordinate hotel accommodations and services, transportation, communications, facilities support, program functions, and related activities directly or through a third-party agency.
- Plan and monitor meetings, identify risks early, and establish risk mitigation plans.
- Oversee program logistics, including attendee registration and data management, food and beverage selection, speaker communications, audiovisual needs, and off-site venues; occasionally provide hands-on program management.
- Manage budgets, perform financial reconciliation, and prepare post-meeting reports to identify synergies and cost efficiencies.
- Serve as the subject-matter expert for implementation and training of technology solutions and analysis of attendee data.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting for One Sanofi platforms such as Cvent, as well as other meeting technology solutions.
- Support additional administrative and operational tasks as needed to ensure smooth congress, event, and engagement delivery.
- Hands-on experience with Veeva Vault CRM, Cvent, or similar event or contracting platforms is strongly preferred.
About the company
Sanofi is a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, and vaccines. Its products span immunology, oncology, rare diseases, and vaccines, addressing unmet medical needs through a strong focus on research and development. Sanofi's core product model relies on large-scale R&D, strategic partnerships, and licensing to bring new therapies to markets, with revenue generated from product sales and collaborations. The company differentiates itself by leveraging its global reach, diverse portfolio, and emphasis on patient-centric solutions, safety, and quality to navigate regulatory environments in developed and emerging markets. The company’s goal is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for people worldwide by delivering innovative treatments and vaccines that meet unmet medical needs.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 10, 2026 FDA approval of Sarclisa Escena created the first on-body cancer injector.
- June 13, 2026 FDA accelerated approval expanded Tzield into recently diagnosed stage 3 T1D.
- Q2 2026 sales grew 17.8% at CER, with Dupixent and Beyfortus leading.
What critics are saying
- Texas sued Sanofi on February 19, 2026 over provider bribery and Medicaid fraud.
- Sanofi sued Pfizer and Moderna on July 15, 2026, extending costly mRNA patent warfare.
- Dupixent concentration makes 2030s patent loss an existential revenue shock.
What makes Sanofi unique
- Dupixent reached €5.2 billion quarterly sales in Q2 2026 across nine indications.
- October 1, 2026, Sanofi and Regeneron added four long-acting antibodies to their Alliance.
- Sanofi's 61-project pipeline spans immunology, rare diseases, vaccines, neurology, and oncology.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Professional Development Budget
- Parental Leave