Senior Director, Events

Parexel

Senior Director leading events strategy and management at Parexel, enhancing global organizational goals and stakeholder engagement. Overseeing event production and team leadership in a clinical research setting.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.
Create production flows and schedules; 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.
Oversee all aspects of event production, including venue selection, vendor management, logistics, and on-site coordination.
Collaborate with senior leaders to identify and amplify key stories and messaging.
Manage flawless execution of complex events.
Plan and produce the worldwide events calendar.
Define and track event KPIs to measure success, gather feedback, and identify areas for improvement.
Provide post-event analysis, reports, and recommendations to stakeholders.
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.
Deliver transparency reporting on financial excellence.
Collaborate with internal departments to ensure that all activities are conducted in compliance with policies, procedures, and local regulatory/legal requirements, company policies, and code of conduct.
Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with large-scale events.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or business preferred.
A minimum of seven (7) 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 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).
Experience in developing and managing budgets.
Demonstrated experience in developing, managing, and implementing an event/conference project plan.
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

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

event planningevent productionbudget managementKPI trackingrisk managementlogistics coordinationvendor managementscript developmentevent analysisstrategic planning

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship buildinginfluencecommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcreativityorganizational skillsattention to detailadaptability

Certifications

Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)