Event Manager

Overview

At the heart of QIAGEN’s business is a vision to make improvements in life possible.

We are on an exciting mission to make a real difference in science and healthcare. We are still the entrepreneurial company we started out as and have today achieved a size where we can bring our full power to many initiatives and to our presence across the globe.

Our most valuable asset are our employees – more than 6000 in over 35 locations around the world. Our ambition is to ensure we have outstanding and passionate people working in the best teams and we are constantly looking for new talent to join us.

There are few players who have shaped the world of modern science and healthcare as much as QIAGEN, and we have only just started.

If you are looking to advance your career, are seeking new challenges and opportunities, enjoy working in dynamic and international, diverse teams and want to make a real impact on people’s lives, then QIAGEN is where you need to be.

Join us. At QIAGEN, you make a difference every day.

Position Description

The Event Manager will be responsible to organize, execute and deliver QIAGEN events mainly in North America, and possibly Europe. This position partners with our three Business Areas: Life Sciences, Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics, as well as with regional and local counterparts. The position is located in our well established Performance Marketing Channel Team.

Main Tasks Include

Plan, organize and execute all kind of events (congresses, exhibitions, customers events, internal meetings, etc) within the necessary formats (virtual, in-person, hybrid) and supervise them end-to-end remotely or in-person across departments and teams. Organize events to include pre-event research, logistics, budget planning, support development of marketing material, post-show evaluations and feedback rounds Supplier management (catering, logistic, booth builder, platform providers), set-up of agreements, purchasing orders and payment follow-up Stablish event organization and documentation (cost overview, briefing & debriefing presentation, meeting coordination, information hub, set-up of campaign and request via CRM/ Project Management system) Coordinate together with the core team event platform setup (QIAGEN virtual events and sponsored events/third parties platforms) Support the establishment of event goals and respective KPI´s Support lead management process for events, ensuring Sales Prospects are inserted in the system (Sales Force) in due time. Serve as the Project Manager, create time tables and drive the internal processes with colleagues and respective departments (e.g.: content marketing, design, campaign management, video production, regional marketing, sales management and global teams) Assist with developing and administration of the event calendar and reports in close collaboration with relevant departments and functions Consulting of internal clients (regional marketing and business areas) regarding best practices in event marketing Become knowledgeable on QIAGEN software (Percolate, SRM, Sales Force, Eloqua) and understand how they relate to executing an event

Position Requirements

2 years proofed working experience in event management in Biotech companies or similar (B2B environment) Strong discipline and project management skills to permit multitasking Quick learner and excellent team player Familiar with event-KPIs and tracking Excellent Communication skills with internal and external partners (agencies, trade show builders, Caterers, stakeholders, Digital driven mentality Extreme attention to detail with strong ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize competing tasks Metrics driven and results oriented with demonstrated analytical skills. Ability to meet tight deadlines (ability to work under deadline pressure), multi-task and keep focused.

Personal Requirements

Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus Self-organized working style and ability to work across functions and in an international teams Must enjoy working within a collaborative environment and have a customer-first mindset Willingness to travel (20%) to supervise our events and to occasionally work on weekends Strong work ethic and flexible to adapt to change

What We Offer

At the heart of QIAGEN are our people who drive our success. We act with passion, always challenging the status quo to drive innovation and continuous improvement. We inspire with our leadership and make an impact with our actions. We create a collaborative, safe and engaging workplace which forms the basis for high performing individuals and teams. We drive accountability and entrepreneurial decision-making and want you to excel your growth and shape the future of QIAGEN.

QIAGEN is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including but not limited to assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

QIAGEN complies with applicable laws regarding the confidentiality of employee health information and the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs. Candidates who require accommodation should contact Benefits@QIAGEN.com . This policy is part of QIAGEN’s ongoing efforts to support public health efforts and to ensure the safety and-well-being of its employees, customers, business partners, and community.