Event Manager

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The Position
Event Manager
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Event Manager to join the Roche RSS External Collaborations Enabling Team. In this role, you will lead the planning and execution of various Roche DIA events with Healthcare professionals (HCP) for collaborations such as speaker programs, conferences, symposiums, customer events, and global launch meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in planning, project management and organizing events with HCPs and demonstrate an understanding of how these activities integrate with omnichannel marketing strategies. The candidate will possess experience in leveraging event technology to create cohesive omnichannel experiences for our HCP customers and stakeholders.
These events may be in-person, virtual, or hybrid. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end operations of events, acting as the primary point of contact for the stakeholders from various Customer Areas from planning through to the delivery of an event. This role requires extensive coordination and management of both internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful event execution. You will build and maintain a trusted relationship with your partners and ensure a robust event plan, ensuring the delivery of ethical, high-quality and cost effective events that are in line with the event & business objectives. As a true leader, you will put together Event Squads and be responsible for managing, coaching and mentoring this team of experts. As a true Leader, you will be developing an environment where ideas are welcomed and ensuring feedback and continuous improvement culture is part of the team's DNA.
The Opportunity
Lead the strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of diverse events for Healthcare Professionals (HCPs), including speaker programs, symposiums, customer events, and global launch meetings across in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats.
Assemble, lead, and coach cross-functional Event Squads, fostering a collaborative, feedback-driven environment where fresh ideas are welcomed.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders—including venue providers, agencies, and booth builders—to negotiate contracts and deliver high-quality, cost-effective events.
Collaborate closely with marketing teams to embed event initiatives into broader omnichannel marketing strategies, using digital tools, event apps, and virtual platforms to drive attendee engagement.
Establish event KPIs, track post-event analytics, and deliver actionable insights to continually refine future event strategies.
Maintain rigorous adherence to healthcare compliance standards and industry regulations across all event activities.
Who You Are
You bring 3 to 5+ years of event management experience, ideally within the healthcare, IVD, or pharmaceuticals sector, including experience managing HCP or patient engagement events.
You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Hospitality, Event Management, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
You possess strong project management skills, with proven ability to navigate multi-stakeholder environments across global time zones.
You demonstrate solid knowledge of global healthcare compliance standards and hands-on familiarity with modern event management technologies and platforms.
You excel in communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution, with the ability to build trusted relationships and manage logistics calmly under pressure.
You are open to global travel for on-site event oversight as required and possess fluent spoken and written English skills.
In exchange we provide you with
Development opportunities: Roche is rich in learning resources. We provide constant development opportunities, free language courses & training, the possibility of international assignments, internal position changes and the chance to shape your own career.
Excellent benefits & flexibility: competitive salary and cafeteria package, annual bonus, Private Medical Services, Employee Assistance Program, All You Can Move Sportpass, coaching / mentoring opportunity, buddy program, team buildings, holiday party. We also ensure flexibility, to help you find your balance: home office is a common practice (2 office days/week on average). We create the opportunity for freedom in working, where your corporate and private life coexist in harmony.
A global inclusive community, where we learn from each other. At Roche, we cooperate, debate, make decisions, celebrate successes and have fun as a team. That’s what makes us Roche.
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Who we are
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let’s build a healthier future, together.
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