Posted Aug 14, 2026

Manager, Strategic Events

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Job Description: • Lead internal events including sales meetings, VIP/KOL meetings, sales incentive trips, Town Halls, and other engagement events • Lead events teams and sales and marketing stakeholders in developing strategic plans for tradeshow execution and success measures • Plan, organize, and implement events and initiatives with business partners and organizational leaders • Communicate project plans, creative and execution strategy, and project status • Act as lead event planner or support planner depending on business needs • Track and submit shows, events, and related expenses • Identify efficiency improvements, cost savings, and stronger strategic alignment across functions • Ensure strategic events comply with company policies and procedures • Conduct post-event analysis and share insights to improve future events • Collaborate with Segment and Worldwide Marketing teams on product launches and adoption of solutions Requirements: • Minimum 5 years of event planning experience • Bachelor’s degree required • Excellent organizational, time management, logistical planning, and execution skills • Strong project management and strategic thinking skills • Ability to work independently with limited supervision • High level of initiative and self-starter • Positive and collaborative team player • Experience building relationships and working directly with C-suite and senior business partners • Experience sourcing and booking venues, procuring and liaising with vendors and suppliers, and negotiating quotes, contracts, and agreements • Experience handling logistics and on-site crew and event management • Experience with budgeting, invoicing, solutioning, and reporting event metrics • Experience working with C-Suite leadership • Strong project management capabilities, facilities and service skills, finance and contract management, and logistics experience • Ability to deliver on tight deadlines and on budget • High adaptability and strong executive presence • Bachelor’s degree in event planning, hospitality, marketing, or related areas preferred • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred • Ability to travel up to 50% to support conferences, launches, and key meetings Benefits: • Competitive compensation package • Medical coverage • Health Savings Accounts • Flexible Spending Accounts • Dental coverage • Vision coverage • Hospital Care Insurance • Critical Illness Insurance • Accidental Injury Insurance • Life and AD&D insurance • Short-term disability coverage • Long-term disability insurance • Long-term care with life insurance • Anxiety management program • Wellness incentives • Sleep improvement program • Diabetes management program • Virtual physical therapy • Emotional/mental health support programs • Weight management programs • Gastrointestinal health program • Substance use management program • Musculoskeletal surgery, cancer treatment, and bariatric surgery benefit • BD 401(k) Plan • BD Deferred Compensation and Restoration Plan • 529 College Savings Plan • Financial counseling • Baxter Credit Union (BCU) • Daily Pay • College financial aid and application guidance • Paid time off (PTO), including all required State leaves • Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement • MetLife Legal Plan • Group auto and home insurance • Pet insurance • Commuter benefits • Discounts on products and services • Academic Achievement Scholarship • Service Recognition Awards • Employer matching donation • Workplace accommodations • Adoption assistance • Backup day care and eldercare • Support for neurodivergent adults, children, and caregivers • Caregiving assistance for elderly and special needs individuals • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Parental Leave • Support for fertility, birthing, postpartum, and age-related hormonal changes • Bereavement leaves • Military leave • Personal leave • Family and Medical Leave (FML) • Jury and Witness Duty Leave