Senior Event Planner

Gilead Sciences

. Oversee all aspects of a high-profile single event, maximizing the overall attendee experience .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeFoster City • California • United StatesSenior💰 $117,895 - $152,570 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industries, focusing on maximizing attendee experience and effective project management. Proficient in developing metrics for event effectiveness and managing vendor relationships while ensuring high-level communication and coordination.

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Event ManagementProject ManagementCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingBudget Analysis

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Hard Skills

Event Metrics DevelopmentSOP MaintenancePromotional Material CoordinationPost-Conference Analytics ReviewTask Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior ManagementRelationship BuildingPlanningPrioritizationObjective Setting

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryBiotech IndustryMedical Device IndustryCongress ManagementOperations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee all aspects of a high-profile single event, maximizing the overall attendee experience
Proactively manage the production, coordination, development, and design of promotional exhibit items, advertisements, and scientific materials through internal departments
Assist in establishing procedures relating to SOP maintenance around key event activities to improve coordination, streamline execution, and measure effectiveness
Develop event metrics to measure effectiveness across therapeutic areas, including pre/post surveys and budget analysis
Review post-conference and meeting analytics, identify gaps and areas of opportunity, and drive recommendations for change
Manage designated vendors or departmental budgets as assigned
Travel for domestic and international meetings, up to 30%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree and Five Years' Experience OR Master's Degree and Three Years' Experience
Relevant pharmaceutical, biotech or medical device industry experience in congress management, operations, and/or marketing
Demonstrated excellence in project management, including managing multiple priorities and delivering quality results in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication skills, with ability to influence senior management
Ability to provide high-level professional support to senior managers and establish effective working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
Excellent task management skills including planning, prioritization, objective setting, meeting management, and plan execution
Critical thinking skills with ability to anticipate issues
Ability to travel up to 30%, including domestic and international meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary annual bonus
Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role)
Paid time off
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance