Senior Director, Corporate Events and Conventions

Senior Director, Corporate Events and Conventions Be a part of a global team that is inspired to make a difference in the lives of people living with rare disease.
At Travere Therapeutics, we recognize that our exceptional employees are vital to our success.
We are a dedicated team focused on meeting the unique needs of rare patients.
Our work is rewarding - both professionally and personally - because we are making a difference.
We are passionate about what we do.
We are seeking talented individuals who will thrive in our collaborative, diverse, fast-paced environment and share in our mission - to identify, develop and deliver life-changing therapies to people living with rare disease.
We stick by our values centered on patients, courage, community, and collaboration to pursue our vision of becoming a leading biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the delivery of innovation and hope to patients in the global rare disease community.
Position Summary:

The Senior Director of Corporate Events and Conventions is responsible for strategic and executional planning for all major internal and external events and conventions, in partnership with cross-functional teams.
This position will primarily support corporate affairs, commercial, and medical affairs.
This position will liaise with multiple internal departments and provide oversight of third-party vendors and associated budgets.
Responsibilities:

Direct the overall strategy and tactical planning and execution for major internal and external events and conventions - including national and regional sales meetings, annual all-company meeting, large department off-site meetings, national conventions, local conferences, etc.
Lead cross-functional coordination and oversee all aspects of event planning and execution, including finances, contracts, timelines, staffing, and vendors.
Coordinate all meeting-related activities such as venue sourcing and selection, registration, hotel rooming lists and meeting specifications, AV, group dinners and attendee registration and communications.
Implement best practices and develop company-wide planning standards, policies and procedures.
Manage inventory of booth assets ranging in size from tabletop displays to a 50x50 booth.
Manage conference database; data collection and entry; reporting as needed.
Manage external vendors, such as hotels, DMCs, audio/visual production, exhibitors, transportation including scheduling, planning, negotiating contracts, and manage expenses against budgets.
Attend various meetings/conventions/events to provide onsite event management.
Manage staff members by mentoring and providing guidance in setting goals, training and career development.
Manage overall budget of $3MM or more.
Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
Certified Meeting Planner (CMP) designation highly desired.
12+ years of relevant work experience.
Equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience may be considered.
Experience in Biotech or related industry preferred.
Additional Skills/Experience/Requirements:

The ideal candidate will embody Travere's core values:
Courage, Community Spirit, Patient Focus and Teamwork.
Well organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage shifting responsibilities in a dynamic, cross-functional teamwork environment.
Excellent collaboration skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and manage complexity.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
Previous line management experience with the ability to effectively manage performance, engage team members, provide coaching, and respond to situations affecting staff.
Successful record of creating and managing complex project plans, timelines, budget, and critical paths.
Ability to travel up to 25% domestic and internationally.
All positions have an essential job function to be able to perform face-to-face work with colleagues and/or onsite in San Diego.
No role is expected to be 100% remote.
Total Rewards Offerings:

Travere provides comprehensive total rewards offerings that demonstrate our commitment as a diverse, equitable, people-centric, and pay-for-performance organization.
Benefits:
Our benefits include premium health, financial, work-life and well-being offerings for eligible employees and dependents, wellness and employee support programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match and generous paid time off.
Compensation:
Our competitive compensation package includes a combination of both cash compensation (base pay and short-term incentive) and long-term incentive compensation (company stock), designed to recognize, retain, and reward employees.
Target Base Pay Range:
$215,000.00 - $280,000.00
• This information is current as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future.
Actual pay offered to a candidate will depend on a variety of factors including the candidate's experience, education, skills, and location.
Travere will accept applications on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected for the position.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact us by sending an email to ***.
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