Senior Director, Events

Role Overview

• Develop and implement a comprehensive global strategy for external events that aligns with the organization's overarching objectives and growth goals.
• Plan, manage, and execute a portfolio of events, including customer-facing experiences, industry conferences and sponsorship initiatives.
• Develop events that have a clear creative narrative, that align and drive strategy; secure thought leadership opportunities and plenary experiences that give lift to the event narrative; support script development/process to fully connect the event experience and inspire participants.
• Accountable for developing and delivering high-impact executive communications, including briefings, presentations, and post-event reporting, ensuring clarity, alignment, and strategic messaging for senior leadership and C-suite stakeholders.
• Lead structured post-event debrief sessions with executive stakeholders, synthesizing performance insights, KPIs, and attendee feedback into actionable recommendations to drive continuous improvement and inform future event strategy.
• Create production flows and schedules; may provide onsite management for general sessions at events to include set up, technical direction, rehearsals, tear down, and other oversight as needed.
• Identify key opportunities for global engagement through events, conferences, and partnerships.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring all events reflect Parexel’s identity and strategic priorities.
• Accountable for the flawless execution of complex events.
• Develop, manage, and optimize budgets for global events, negotiate contracts, ensure financial sustainability, high-quality event delivery and adherence to organizational standards.
• Analyze cost-effectiveness and ROI of events, making strategic recommendations for improvements.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with large-scale events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business preferred.
• A minimum of fifteen (15) years of meeting and convention planning experience, including leadership role(s) in strategic planning and execution of domestic and international meetings.
• Minimum of five (5) years as a team leader responsible for managing staff.
• Demonstrated experience crafting and delivering executive-level communications, including presentations, briefings, and strategic updates, with the ability to tailor messaging for senior leadership and C-suite audiences.
• Demonstrated experience in bringing events to life from concept to completion.
• Experience working with production companies on the development and execution of medium-to-large-scale conferences (1,000+ participants).
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence others, and work effectively with individuals internally and externally at all levels.
• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) preferred.
• Clinical Research Organization (CRO) experience at a global organization is preferred.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work hours
• Paid time off