Senior Director, Events
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_onJustice & Public Safety Cabinet, 125, Holmes Street, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, 40601, United States
About the Role
Parexel is seeking a highly motivated and creative leader to drive our global events strategy and manage the events team. As the Senior Director of Events and Conferences, you will report directly to the SVP of Marketing & External Communications. This role is essential for connecting Parexel's key stakeholders with live programs, thought leadership, and content that engages, educates, and inspires participants worldwide.
You will be responsible for the end-to-end strategy, planning, execution, and management of high-quality events designed to achieve organizational goals, including lead generation, stakeholder engagement, and brand building. Success in this position requires a solutions-oriented approach, anticipating issues, integrating creative strategies, and proactively addressing requests from clients and senior leadership. Your mission is to develop compelling, innovative, and cohesive world-class experiences that advance Parexel's impact.
The Day-to-Day
In this role, you will craft a comprehensive global strategy for external events that aligns with the organization's overarching objectives. You will lead the development of events with clear creative narratives, securing thought leadership opportunities and plenary experiences that elevate the event story. Beyond planning, you will act as a brand ambassador, ensuring every event reflects Parexel's identity and strategic priorities.
Your day will involve managing a high-performance team, overseeing production flows, and potentially providing onsite management for general sessions, including technical direction and rehearsals. You will also be accountable for flawless execution of complex events, managing global budgets, negotiating contracts, and analyzing cost-effectiveness and ROI. Additionally, you will lead structured post-event debriefs with executive stakeholders, synthesizing performance insights and attendee feedback into actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
Hiring Process
We are looking for a leader with a minimum of fifteen years of meeting and convention planning experience, including leadership roles in strategic planning. Candidates should have a proven track record of bringing events to life from concept to completion and experience working with production companies on medium-to-large-scale conferences (1,000+ participants).
Equal Opportunity
Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Work location
Work model: Remote
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, 125, Holmes Street, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, 40601, United States
Frankfort, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circlePlan, manage, and execute a portfolio of customer-facing experiences, industry conferences, and sponsorship initiatives
- check_circleDevelop and deliver high-impact executive communications, briefings, and post-event reporting for senior leadership
- check_circleIdentify key opportunities for global engagement through events, conferences, and strategic partnerships
- check_circleIdentify and mitigate potential risks associated with large-scale events
- check_circleLead post-event debrief sessions to synthesize insights and KPIs into actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
- check_circleDevelop and implement a comprehensive global strategy for external events aligned with organizational objectives
- check_circleCreate production flows and schedules, providing onsite management for general sessions including technical direction
- check_circleAct as a brand ambassador ensuring all events reflect Parexel's identity and strategic priorities
- check_circleAnalyze cost-effectiveness and ROI of events to make strategic recommendations for improvements
- check_circleDevelop, manage, and optimize budgets for global events while negotiating contracts and ensuring financial sustainability
- check_circleCreate compelling event narratives, secure thought leadership opportunities, and support script development
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business preferred
- verified15+ years meeting and convention planning experience
- verified5+ years team leadership experience
- verifiedCertified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred
- verifiedClinical Research Organization (CRO) experience preferred
- verifiedAbility to travel
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or business. Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) credential. Clinical Research Organization (CRO) experience at a global organization.
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Certified Meeting Planner, Clinical Research Organization.
Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business preferred.
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In this Senior Director, Events at Parexel role, you will plan, manage, and execute a portfolio of customer-facing experiences, industry conferences, and sponsorship initiatives; develop and deliver high-impact executive communications, briefings, and post-event reporting for senior leadership; identify key opportunities for global engagement through events, conferences, and strategic partnerships; and identify and mitigate potential risks associated with large-scale events.
What are the requirements for this Senior Director, Events role?expand_more
To qualify for the Senior Director, Events at Parexel position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business preferred; 15+ years meeting and convention planning experience; 5+ years team leadership experience; Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred; Clinical Research Organization (CRO) experience preferred; and Ability to travel.
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Senior Director, Events at Parexel is based in Justice & Public Safety Cabinet, 125, Holmes Street, Frankfort, Franklin County, Kentucky, 40601, United States. This is a remote role.
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Parexel has listed this Senior Director, Events role as remote.
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Senior Director, Events at Parexel typically requires 15+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
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Key skills for Senior Director, Events at Parexel include Certified Meeting Planner; and Clinical Research Organization.
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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business preferred.
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Senior Director, Events at Parexel is part of the pr, advertising & marketing job category on Recrutus.