Senior Director, Events
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeRemote
location_on1100, H Street Northwest, Downtown, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, 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 from around the world.
You will be responsible for the strategy, planning, execution, and management of high-quality events designed to drive organizational goals, including lead generation, stakeholder engagement, and brand-building. Success in this position involves developing compelling, innovative, and cohesive world-class experiences that advance Parexel's mission and impact. You will act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all events reflect Parexel's identity and strategic priorities while maintaining the company's professional standards.
The ideal candidate is solutions-oriented and proactive, anticipating issues and integrating creative strategies to meet client and senior leadership requests. You will lead a high-performance team and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure the seamless delivery of complex events.
Work location
Work model: Remote
1100, H Street Northwest, Downtown, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, United States
Washington, District of Columbia
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 C-suite stakeholders
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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.
Frequently asked questions about Senior Director, Events at Parexel
What does a Senior Director, Events at Parexel do?expand_more
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 c-suite stakeholders; identify and mitigate potential risks associated with large-scale events; and lead post-event debrief sessions to synthesize insights and kpis into actionable recommendations for continuous improvement.
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 1100, H Street Northwest, Downtown, Ward 2, Washington, District of Columbia, 20006, United States. This is a remote role.