Manager, Events

Manager, Events (Marketing) — reporting to the Vice President, Professional Education

Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end strategy, planning, and execution of internal and external events (HQ visits, trade shows, sales meetings, executive programs).
- Own event forecasting and budget management.
- Manage and develop one direct report (coaching, direction, performance feedback, professional development).
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business/marketing objectives into event strategies.
- Lead cross-functional planning teams for large-scale, high-visibility events (timelines, deliverables, roles, accountability).
- Oversee venue and vendor strategy (site selection, contract negotiation, performance management).
- Guide creative direction (themes, branding, messaging, attendee experience).
- Establish/improve processes, tools, and best practices for a scalable Events function.
- Provide on-site leadership during live events (real-time decisions and issue resolution).
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
- Analyze event outcomes and capture learnings for continuous improvement.
- Travel to support off-site event execution (up to 40%).
- Support additional initiatives and special projects aligned with priorities.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent years of relevant experience.
- Broad-based meeting and event planning experience (non-pharmaceutical experience qualifies).
- Sales meeting and incentive trip planning experience.
- Prior experience managing or mentoring others.
- Strong leadership presence and ability to influence across functions/levels.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; highly detail-oriented.
- Creative and strategic mindset with ability to drive execution.
- Strong organizational/time management skills; handles competing priorities.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications
- Ownership, strong partnership-building, and developing others through coaching/feedback.
- Balance of big-picture strategy and attention to key details.
- Adaptability and focus in fast-paced environments.

Schedule/Location
- Office location: Newport Beach. Hybrid: Mon/Fri remote; Tue–Thu onsite.

Application instructions
- For more information, visit www.evolus.com or email [email protected].