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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We are seeking a highly organized and experienced Events Specialist to contribute to creating impactful events that enhance customer engagement and business growth across Europe. In this fixed-term position, you'll manage a diverse portfolio of high-profile customer and supplier events. Your attention to detail and ability to manage multiple high-stakes tasks will ensure the seamless coordination and success of these events.
Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners, you'll support the execution of events while maintaining high standards of professionalism and attention to detail. Your thoughtful approach to event management will help enhance our company's visibility and strengthen relationships with key customers and suppliers.
What You Will Do:
- Coordinate end-to-end event planning and execution
- Manage and support supplier bookings and participation
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiations
- Oversee event logistics, ensuring flawless execution
- Manage delegate registration and participation
- Coordinate and influence internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels
- Coordinate internal and external communications
- Coordinate website and app development related to events
- Anticipate attendee needs and deliver engaging, memorable experiences with exceptional attendee satisfaction
- Manage event budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effective delivery
- Conduct post-event analysis and reporting to measure success and identify areas for improvement
- Ensure the company vision is consistently reflected in event themes and execution
Requirements:
- Plus 5 years of proven experience in planning and executing large-scale international events
- Strong project management experience with ability to handle multiple high-priority tasks in time-sensitive situations
- Demonstrated experience managing event budgets, financial reporting, and vendor negotiation capabilities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Cvent event management platform
- Full professional proficiency in English required; proficiency in an additional EU language is advantageous
- Customer-driven approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional attendee experiences
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage and influence diverse internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to thrive in a complex, matrixed environment while adapting to changing priorities and ambiguity
- Strong analytical skills with experience in post-event analysis, reporting, and implementing improvements
- Effective stress management techniques
- Proven ability to meet deadlines consistently while managing multiple priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel within the EU up to 30% of the time
Skills Required
- 5+ years planning and executing large-scale international events
- Strong project management experience handling multiple high-priority tasks
- Experience managing event budgets, financial reporting, and vendor negotiation
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Proficiency in Cvent event management platform
- Full professional proficiency in English
- Proficiency in an additional EU language
- Customer-driven approach committed to exceptional attendee experiences
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Superior communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders
- Ability to thrive in a complex, matrixed environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Strong analytical skills with experience in post-event analysis and reporting
- Effective stress management techniques
- Proven ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities
- Willingness and ability to travel within the EU up to 30%
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The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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